Construction Project Development Manager

Duties

• Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the preparation for the building of new schools and modernization projects
• Responsible for the scope, schedule and budget, and overall success of multiple, new and modernization, school projects
• Solves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements
• Develops, assigns and monitors performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers (AFDM), Design Managers (DM) and Design professionals relative to assigned projects
• Reports on project budget, schedule and issues. Provides information and analysis of project issues to Departmental, Branch and Board representatives
• Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress relative to submittal schedules. Reviews project through all development phases, and assesses status, progress and potential
• Coincides with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
• Aids project team staff with A/E contracts, bid and contract planning
• Reviews and verifies Design Professional contract scope, fees and applications for payment, and performs overall fiscal management of multiple projects
• Provides functional direction over areas of responsibility including project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration and quality control
• Coincides project activities, requirements, and schedules with other District organizational branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, local Educational Service Centers and site personnel
• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ten (10) years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects
• Additional Preferred Experience includes:
• Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects
• Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects
• Experience with the development of major facilities (CEQA, agency approvals, coordination with City and County agencies)
• Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects
• Experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering

Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Preferred Licenses and Certificates

• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
• LEED Professional Accreditation