Project Development Manager (Closed)

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Program: Los Angeles Unified School District – Asset Management
Salary Range: $136.2K to $151.8K base salary plus benefits
Positions Open: Three (3)

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Ten (10) years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects
• Five (5) years of the above experience in educational facility construction or public works projects
• Additional Preferred Experience:
• 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
OR
• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in any course
AND
a Master’s degree in Business/Public Administration; AND (Minimum of 4 of the 10 years above) experience with the responsibility for preconstruction activities, architectural planning, design, construction or development of major facilities under the supervision of a licensed architect or engineer
AND
a valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI). The CCM credential may be temporarily waived by the District for a period of 6 months at which time the employee must have secured the credential.

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

RESUME SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to submit resume: Tuesday March 21, 2017 @ 12:00 noon
Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements: hr@paragon-em.com
Subject line: LAUSD Project Development Manager Asset Management

Approximate Processing Time:
Shortlist: Week of 3/27/17
Interview: Week of 4/3/17
Selection Notification: 4/10/17
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Recruitment# CM-PDM-0217-07