About Project Support Services (PSS)
Project Support Services (PSS) is California's leader in DSA project certification, project recovery, and regulatory compliance. We partner with school districts, architects, engineers, inspectors, and contractors to solve complex DSA challenges and successfully certify projects throughout California.
Unlike a traditional architecture or construction management firm, we specialize in solving the projects everyone else can't.
If you enjoy solving technical construction challenges, navigating complex DSA requirements, and bringing difficult projects across the finish line, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
PSS is seeking an experienced Project Manager – DSA Closeout & Project Recovery to oversee multiple active DSA certification and project recovery assignments throughout California.
This is not a production architecture or design role. Instead, you'll leverage your expertise in construction documents, DSA regulations, consultant coordination, and project management to investigate issues, recover missing documentation, resolve compliance challenges, and successfully achieve DSA certification.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals with backgrounds in:
- Architecture
- Construction Management
- Owner's Representation
- DSA Consulting
- Public Works
- Educational Facilities
What You'll Do
- Manage 20–40 active DSA certification and project recovery projects simultaneously.
- Develop project schedules, milestones, and recovery strategies.
- Lead project meetings with school districts, architects, engineers, inspectors, contractors, and DSA representatives.
- Track project status, deadlines, risks, and deliverables.
- Provide exceptional client communication and project updates.
- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil construction documents.
- Analyze as-built drawings, specifications, DSA-approved plans, inspector reports, deferred approvals, and field documentation.
- Investigate missing project documentation and develop practical solutions for project certification.
- Coordinate architects, engineers, testing laboratories, inspectors, contractors, and public agencies.
- Review Change Orders, CCDs, RFIs, ASIs, Submittals, Field Directives, Punch Lists, and Record Documents.
- Ensure compliance with California DSA regulations and certification requirements.
- Build trusted relationships with clients while successfully guiding projects through certification.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Architecture, Construction Management, Owner's Representation, DSA Consulting, or a related field.
- Experience with California K-12 or Community College construction projects.
- Working knowledge of California DSA processes and certification requirements.
- Experience reviewing construction documents and technical drawings.
- Experience coordinating architects, engineers, inspectors, and consultants.
- Experience reviewing Change Orders and Construction Change Documents (CCDs).
- Ability to interpret building codes and regulatory requirements.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with:
- DSA Project Certification
- Project Recovery
- Existing Building Investigations
- Construction Administration
- Inspector Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Owner Representation
- Public Works
- Educational Facilities
- School District Capital Improvement Programs
Software Experience
Required:
- Bluebeam Revu
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Acrobat
Preferred:
- Smartsheet
- Procore
- AutoCAD or Revit (plan review only; production drafting not required)
What Makes Someone Successful in This Role
We're looking for someone who:
- Enjoys solving difficult technical problems.
- Thinks critically and independently.
- Loves investigating complex construction issues.
- Can confidently analyze construction documents and identify missing information.
- Communicates professionally with clients and consultants.
- Takes ownership from project investigation through DSA certification.
- Maintains exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple priorities.
This Role Is a Great Fit If You Think...
- "Let me figure this out."
- "There's got to be a solution."
- "Let's review the plans."
- "Let's walk through the code."
- "Let's determine what's missing."
If you're energized by solving construction and regulatory challenges—not producing new building designs—you'll thrive here.
Why Join PSS?
At Project Support Services, you'll join a collaborative team recognized throughout California for solving some of the most challenging DSA compliance and project recovery assignments. Every project presents a new puzzle, giving you the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while making a meaningful impact for California's educational facilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- 401(k)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work on unique and technically challenging projects throughout California
Apply Today
If you're ready to put your technical expertise to work solving complex DSA challenges and helping school districts successfully certify their projects, we'd love to hear from you.
Project Support Services (PSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 5+ years of experience in Architecture, Construction Management, Owner's Representation, DSA Consulting or a related field?
- Do you have experience with California K-12 or Community College construction projects?
- Do you have experience with Project recovery, DSA certification, and Construction Administration?
- Are you someone you can confidently review construction documents and identify missing information?
Work Location: In person
