26.23.QS

The Santa Monica‑Malibu Unified School District is seeking a qualified firm or individual to serve as the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) Coordinator for the Santa Monica High School Phase 4A construction project. The coordinator will act as the District’s liaison with the Building Trades Council and unions, manage labor‑relations issues, ensure compliance with PLA requirements, and drive workforce‑development and local‑resident hiring goals throughout the construction period (June 2026 – Oct 31 2028). The scope includes interpreting PLA clauses, handling grievance resolution, overseeing trust‑fund payments, conducting site compliance visits, producing monthly and final performance reports, and supporting community outreach and apprenticeship initiatives. • Manage labor‑relations, act as primary liaison with unions and the Building Trades Council. • Coordinate workforce‑development programs, apprenticeship outreach, and local‑resident hiring goals (30 % of labor hours). • Monitor PLA compliance on‑site, maintain databases, and deliver monthly activity reports plus a final close‑out report. • Assist with trust‑fund payment administration and dispute resolution. • Provide comprehensive reporting to the District and Board of Education throughout the 2‑year‑plus construction phase.