Senior Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate pre-construction activities for new school buildings and modernization projects
• Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of multiple projects, ensuring their overall success
• Resolve complex planning, design, and construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Develop, assign, and monitor the performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers (AFDMs), Design Managers (DMs), and design professionals
• Provide leadership and direction to AFDMs, DMs, and design professionals, ensuring optimal project performance
• Report on project budget, schedule, and issues to Departmental, Branch, and Board representatives
• Review project progress relative to submittal schedules and assess status, progress, and potential
• Cook with utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on project completion
• Assist project team staff with A/E contracts, bid and contract planning
• Review and verify Design Professional contract scope, fees, and applications for payment
• Provide functional direction over project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control
• Cook with project team staff to coordinate project activities with other District branches and departments
• Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management in the construction industry; managing the planning, design, construction, and coordination of capital projects
• Five years of the above experience in educational facility construction or public works projects
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• Extensive experience in project management within the education sector
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Proven track record of managing complex construction projects from inception to completion
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• 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
• CCM certification or other relevant certifications
• 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