Construction Analyst

at  Catholic Charities of LA

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California that operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.
Working in coordination with the Long-Term Recovery Groups (LTRG) in Santa Barbara County, the Construction Cost Analyst is responsible for providing leadership, support and guidance related to construction to case managers in order facilitate the recovery for survivors of the California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides (DR-4683-CA.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management. Various undergraduate fields may also be acceptable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience in real estate development or construction management. Will consider less experience with appropriate education level/degree.
• High level of detail, accuracy and organization is required.
• Knowledge of principles of construction planning for major public buildings and groups of buildings for program requirements/deficiencies to analyze capital outlay budgets, capital improvement plans, and the development of Infrastructure Plan.
• Knowledge of project management and scheduling to administer public works contracts and change order
• Knowledge of current building codes to ensure design is code compliant throughout project planning, development, design and construction
• Basic knowledge of purposes and functions of State agencies to ensure design and construction delivery alternatives are considered and selected based on cost effectiveness and efficiency
• Intermediate knowledge of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering as related to buildings to ensure all alternatives related to these disciplines are considered in project scope, cost and design.

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
• Vacation days – 12 days per year
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office
• Employee Recognition - Annual Staff Appreciation Day Event

• Free Parking

  Salary/pay commensurate on experience
  The job will likely be based out of Glendale, CA though there is a chance it would be in Venice, CA.

• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, implementation of best practices, including all forms of documentation, and consistent review/improvement of services/processes.
• Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures. Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity.
• Possess strong construction skills and be comfortable with joining a program already in place.
• Work with program manager to develop and manage all assigned budgets including monthly review of revenue and expense activity within agency parameters. Ensure grant funding requirements are managed. Make on- going recommendations for improvements in efficient operations and reductions in expenditures where possible
• Strong, clear, and consistent communication internally with related programs and with external partners.
• Track program operations and deliverables weekly and update reports as requested.
• Monitor all Case Managers’ program data base entries regarding disaster survivor’s progress toward recovery goals
• Maintain high levels of client confidentiality, sharing information only as agreed upon by the client and as evidenced by a signed release of information form.