Project Development Manger - School Projects

Position Title:

Project Development Manager (School Construction Projects)

Owners Team

Client / Program:

Los Angeles Unified School District – Project Execution

Position Location:

Downtown Los Angeles

Position Start Date:

Approximately April to May

Salary $247,000 to $250,000 per year as a full-time employee, plus full company benefits, including 10 paid vacation days, 11 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.

Company medical insurance and 401K plan

DACM Project Management, Inc. is a full-service program and project construction management company established in 1987.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the LAUSD Facilities Program

Position Functions:

1. Plan and coordinate the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the

preparation for the building of new schools and modernization projects

2. Responsible for the scope, schedule and budget, and overall success of multiple, new and

modernization, school projects

3. Resolve complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and

disagreements

4. Develop, assign and monitor performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers

(AFDM), Design Managers (DM) and Design professionals relative to assigned projects

5. Report on project budget, schedule and issues. Provide information and analysis of project

issues to Departmental, Branch and Board representatives

6. Review status and overall planning, design and construction project progress relative to

submittal schedules. Review project through all development phases, and assesses status,

progress and potential

7. Coordinate with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain

timely action on successive phases of project completion

8. Assist project team staff with A/E contracts, bid and contract planning

9. Review and verify Design Professional contract scope, fees and applications for payment,

and perform overall fiscal management of multiple projects

10. Provide functional direction over areas of responsibility including project schedules, cost

control, dispute resolution, contract administration and quality control

11. Coordinate 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

12. Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures

13. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Required Qualifications:

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:

1. Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects

2. Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.

3. Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects.

4. Experience with the development of major facilities (CEQA, agency approvals, coordination

with City and County agencies).

5. Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects

6. Experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills, both

oral and written

7. Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)

8. 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 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