We are looking for a construction development manager who has experience in the construction of educational buildings (Schools and colleges) to support facilities construction projects for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in Los Angeles County. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated architects and engineers, we would love to connect with you!

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 the 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 assess 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 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)

Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

If you are meeting the above experience and education requirements, *please submit resumes, project details, three references, and expected salary/hourly rate by email.*

The candidate must have either a green card or permit to work (US Citizen). No visa sponsorship is available.

No Relocation assistance allowed

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $55.00 - $64.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• planning, design, construction and coordination: 10 years (Preferred)
• educational facilities/ Public Works: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Architecture License (Preferred)
• Certified Construction Manager (Preferred)
• LEED Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations