Construction Project Development Manager chez CLMI Group, LLC

Description

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: 1/29/26

Number of Positions: 2

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

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life