Job description

Project Coordinator II - Community Economic Development Coordinator

Every day at CMTS, our people deliver infrastructure projects that make a difference in lives and communities. As a company with 35 years of experience, CMTS is poised for success. We value our employees and strive to create a culture that allows them to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe in promoting a work/life balance, focusing on health and wellness, and being active in our community through sound business practices and employee initiatives. Come join us in our growth!

We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Project Coordinator II - Community Economic Development Coordinator- located in Los Angeles, CA.

Required Education:

Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree or related degree from a recognized college or university. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis

Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess these skills and abilities??

• Must possess a minimum of 3 years’ experience creating and/or implementing programs to support the participation and building the capacity of diverse local, small, and/or disabled veteran business enterprises to succeed on major public works programs, including knowledge and experience in the following:
• Public contracting processes, e.g., Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, and low
• bid/design-build/Job Order Contracting public works construction contracts.
• Effective use of business principles and strategies in construction and professional services contracting and procurement.
• Communicate effectively in a professional and sensitive manner with businesses and contractors.
• Write concisely and effectively to build awareness of the BuildLACCD Program’s CED Program.
• Act judiciously under pressure and adhere to District protocols at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adhere to monthly deadlines.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to prepare reports, monthly deliverables and assist on presentations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understand barriers confronting LSEDV firms in construction, architecture/engineering, and related professional services, including bonding, access to capital, and professional insurance.
• Knowledgeable of technical assistance resources available for LSEDV firms.
• Documented experience using the B2GNow contract compliance online software application enabling the PMO to monitor prompt payment at all subcontractor tiers and the utilization of LSEDV-owned businesses

Responsibilities:

• Assist and provide support for CED’s outreach efforts to promote BuildLACCD procurement policies and procedures to businesses, contractors, community groups, business and trade organizations, unions, education agencies, and the public.
• Provides training to new contractors performing work on the BuildLACCD program on how to use the B2GNow contract compliance system and serves as the point-person for compliance inquiries.
• Develops and cultivates relationships with businesses and PMO personnel to coordinate and leverage resources in support of the CED Program.
• Performs detailed contract compliance review using the B2GNow system to monitor prompt payment and the utilization of Local, Small, Emerging, & Disabled Veteran (LSEDV) firms in all construction, design, construction management, and professional services contracts.
• Runs monthly LSEDV performance reports and creates utilization reports for the Board of Trustees, LACCD executive staff, and the PMO.
• Provides monthly Local Hire and Disadvantaged performance reports and creates utilizations reports for the Board of Trustees, LACCD executive staff and the PMO.
• Provides support for the Local Hire intake process, including but not limited to, scheduling interviews, reviewing and verifying documentation, etc.
• Coordinates with Contracts Department, Labor Compliance, and Finance Department to ensure proper implementation of the LSEDV Program.

Position Overview:

The Community Economic Development (CED) Coordinator implements, coordinates, and markets the LACCD CED program to attract qualified, competitive contractors, A/E, and professional services firms to compete for BuildLACCD projects and contracts. Candidate must process knowledge of the public contracting process with proven capabilities to provide contractors and other small businesses with the tools and information necessary to navigate the public contracting process and eliminate barriers to open competition, and perform CED contract compliance procedures to monitor utilization using the web-based B2GNow contract compliance system.:

Salary:

$32 - $35 per hour

Bonus Pay:

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals, bonus opportunities are available at management discretion.

Apply:

https://cmtsllc.com/careers/

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Documented experience using the B2GNow contract compliance online software

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person

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