Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Position Title: Project Development Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA - (On-Site) Los Angeles Unified School District (candidates must be willing and able to commute to the Los Angeles, CA office and make site visits as necessary)
Candidate Submission Deadline: 6/20/25
Number of Positions: 2
Position Overview:
Required Experience
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
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
The offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $151,000-$161,000.