Facilities IT Specialist - School Projects

https://kkcsinc.com/

Program Management | Construction Management

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc. (KKCS), a California Corporation, is a full-service construction management and program management organization. The firm has grown steadily in size and capability since its founding in 1987, and today employs more than 95 professionals in our regional offices. KKCS has attracted to its staff a full complement of highly experienced, talented, and dedicated professionals who bring a collaborative, integrated team approach to our clients' projects.

KKCS experience includes work on rail, airports, ports, freeways, schools, universities, facilities, water, wastewater, bridges, and roadways. Our client list includes federal agencies, state agencies, regional agencies, and private clients. KKCS has broad experience and expertise in engineering design, project management, and project controls services.

The KKCS culture is rooted in the ideals of integrity, safety, diversity, and ethical business practices, which is a commitment shared by all KKCS employees throughout our offices and project sites around the country. We have a positive impact on the communities we serve by not only improving infrastructure, but also providing service at a relatively low cost to the taxpayer. This allows for more money to be available to the agencies we serve, that inevitably will be reinvested in the community. At KKCS, we value the individual employee and the importance of their contributions toward quality improvement.

Facilities IT Specialist (K-12 School Projects)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $112,520 - $117,520 annually
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 401k retirement plan with company matching contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits
• Company-paid long-term (LTD) insurance
• Annual tuition assistance allowance for employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

KKCS is seeking an experienced and highly organized Facilities IT Specialist to support the LAUSD Facilities Services Division. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in IT project management, business analysis, and technical systems integration-especially within educational or public agency environments. The position is full-time, contract, W2, and onsite in Los Angeles, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop electrical design documents and coordinate with in-house staff and task order engineers.
• Manage full lifecycle IT projects (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout).
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Develop project charters, plans, and communication documents.
• Supervise and guide Business Systems Analysts and other team members.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, timelines, project risks, and vendor relationships.
• Use MS Project to plan and track milestones and deliverables.
• Generate and deliver project status reports to various stakeholders.
• Conduct project post-mortems and recommend improvements for future projects.
• Coach and mentor team members to encourage accountability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university (required).
• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or Systems Engineering.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of full-time, paid professional IT experience (preferably in education or public works).
• 4+ years of experience in business analysis and understanding of business processes.
• 3+ years of experience managing projects as a Project Manager.
• Proven experience managing at least one project from inception through implementation.
• Experience working with project stakeholders (clients, users, and leadership).
• Experience creating Project Charters and defining technical solutions with business SMEs.
• Ability to develop estimates, WBS, and comprehensive work plans.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and influence.
• Knowledge of quality standards and project integrity assurance.
• Experience in preparing and implementing test plans and UAT processes.
• Experience managing large-scale IT projects (software analysis, development, testing, implementation).
• Proficiency in project planning using MS Project and creating/presenting detailed status reports.
• Ability to lead technical and operational teams and facilitate project meetings.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with productivity tools including:
  
• MS Visio
• MS Project
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred: Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
• Prior experience working with LAUSD is highly desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Familiarity with Relational Database Management Systems:
• Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase
• Experience using reporting tools such as:
• BIRT, Tableau, Crystal Reports, Actuate
• Programming language knowledge:
• Java, C, C++, Open ACS, Oracle PL/SQL
• Experience with programming procedures:
• ASP, TCL, JSP, PHP, Python
• Proficiency with report development tools:
• Toad, Business Objects, Crystal Reports, Oracle APEX
• Experience with agile development tools and data modeling.

How to Apply:

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please fill out the application online & submit your resume.

KKCS is an equal-opportunity employer encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply