Project Development Manager

Element Consulting

$164K — $184K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in capital project management
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
  • Experience with new construction and modernization projects
  • Familiarity with LEED/CHPS projects
  • Knowledge of project delivery and procurement methods for public projects
  • Strong communication skills, especially in community engagement and conflict resolution
  • Proficiency with Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate pre-construction activities for new school buildings
  • Manage scope, budget, and schedule of multiple school projects
  • Resolve complex planning and construction-related issues
  • Supervise performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers and Design professionals
  • Report on project budget and schedule to departmental representatives
  • Monitor overall planning and construction progress against timelines
  • Coordinate with utility and government agencies for timely project completion
  • Assist with contract management and financial oversight
  • Develop policies and procedures for project management
  • Collaborate with various branches to ensure project alignment

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan options
  • Flexible working environment
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:

  • Ten (10) years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects

Additional Preferred Experience:
  • 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

Required 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

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
  • Resolves 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
  • Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
  • Assists 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
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Salary dependent on education and experience. Salary range: $164K-$184K

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