Project Development Manager

About the role

The Project Development Manager will be responsible for pre-construction activities and design coordination for K-12 educational facility projects, focusing on the Los Angeles Unified School District's large-scale school bond program.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborates 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.
• Coordinates 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.

Qualifications

• Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects.
• Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.
• 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.
• Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members.
• Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders).
• Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in independently managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe.
• Actively listen and communicate effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and completely in both written and oral formats.

Preferred Certifications

• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board;
• 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.

Required Education and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is required.
• Ten (10) years of full-time paid-professional experience managing the planning, design, construction, and coordination of capital projects.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program