Project Manager Program

Steven L. Ross

Program Director

About Steven

Steven is a Project Management Professional with extensive experience in all aspects the construction industry, including over twenty plus years in the education sector. Familiar with multiple delivery methods including Design, Bid Build, Design-Build, 17406 Lease – Lease back and Multi-prime and the benefits of each to the owner.

He possesses the ability to effectively direct workflow at all stages of project development and execution. He has proven successful at spearheading simultaneous initiatives through superior organization, prioritization, and management skills. He collaborates with colleagues and clients to ensure clear communication, accurate project planning and execution, and customer satisfaction.

Project Experience

Senior Project Manager; El Camino College, Torrance, CA (June 2021 – Present).

Steven is responsible for Project management support of four projects being performed as part of the campus current upgrade. These projects are being executed under two contracts, Baseball Field Safety Netting and field upgrade, and Construction Technology Addition,by one contractor and Bookstore café (coffee shop addition) and student activities remodel by a second contractor. These projects are currently scheduled for completion by the and of April 2022

Program Director; Inglewood Unified School District, Measure GG Bond, LAWA, FAA Programs, Los Angeles, CA (June 2018 – June 2021).

Steven is responsible for Program Director functions in support of District’s $90 Million Measure GG Bond Program and of $44 Million LAWA and FAA approved projects for the District. Project ranged for Acoustical upgrades to existing Campuses and Reconfigurations of existing campus to accommodate shifting student populations.

Deputy Program Manager; Orange Unified School District, Measure S Bond Program, Orange, CA (September 2017 – June 2018).

Steven was responsible for Program Manger functions in support of District’s $288 Million Measure S Bond Program. Phase 1 projects consist of new science centers at each of the four existing High School Campuses. His responsibilities included the management of AE teams for each campus from Schematic Design through DSA submittal and Approval. Development design standard Specifications and Basis of design through management of a contracted AE firm. Steven developed Program and Construction Management budgets to support program needs on a per site basis. He supported the procurement of Construction supports services for the program Inspection, Laboratory of Record, CEQA Consultants, Commissioning Agent, and Hazardous Material Consultants and was responsible for the coordination of Programs schedules and cost control. Development of Infrastructure IT Support, FF&E and District support services (M&O) in conjunction with Program needs.

Senior Project Manager; Glendale Unified School District, Glendale, CA (Feb 2016 – September 2017).

Steven provided daily construction oversight for execution of multiple construction contracts in support of the Glendale Unified School Districts Overcrowding Relief Grant Contractors include the execution of a $17M lease-lease back contract for facilities at two campuses (Hoover High School & Glendale High School) and a $6.7M Design-bid Build contract at a third campus (Muir Elementary School).

Senior Program Manager; Pacificland International Development, Phase 5, Heber, CA (2013 – 2016).

Steven helped the development of Program plan for the completion of a private 70-acre commercial construction development in Heber, California. Final development of site would include a new public road with signalized intersections, 1 gas station, 2 restaurant sites, (1) eight story hotel, (2) three story parking structures, surface parking and five tilt up commercial buildings for future commercial wholesale/retail space totaling approximately 1 Million square feet. Estimated final construction cost at completion $300 Million.

Owner Authorized Representative II; Los Angeles Unified School District, Los Angeles, CA (February 2002 – September 2013).

Steven contributed to the execution of 100+ projects; both new and existing facilities, under the direction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Regional Director. He provided close-out services for multiple initiatives, performed claims management, maintained client relationships, executed design management, reviewed plans and specifications, conducted trade scope analysis, and handled contract negotiations. Worked on projects ranging from, small primary centers to Multi-million-dollar high schools. He managed staff of six employees; employed active management skills to effectively schedule and execute team efforts regarding assigned initiatives. Steven provided daily oversight for $30M project for Valley Region Elementary School #12; contributed to building of two-story facility with 24 classrooms, a multi-purpose building, library, and underground parking facility; coordinated efforts on three acre building site.

Education

B.S., Psychology, California State University Los Angeles, 1984

A.S., Architectural Drafting and Design, Don Bosco Technical Institute, 1979

Certifications

Electrical Contractor – Empire Electrical Enterprises-Expired 2002 License 782382 C-10

District Fugitive Dust Control Certificate

SC1409-001137-1213;

South Coast Air Quality Management

10 hr. Safety; Cal OSHA

Job Order Contracting, Los Angeles Unified School District

Resident Insurance Producer Accident, Health & Life-Only Agent, Expired License – 0I77783

Years of Experience

20

Years with Cordoba

3

Location

Santa Ana, CA

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