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Cumming Group · 1 day ago

Project Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $186K/yr

10+ years exp

Cumming Group is one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, seeking a Project Development Manager. This role focuses on pre-construction activities and design coordination for K-12 educational facility projects, ensuring the successful execution of multiple school projects.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

Hiring Manager

Nathan Hockett

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Construction managementLEED certificationBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Project managementCommunity engagementDesign coordinationConstruction PartneringBudget managementCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem-solvingCreativityActive listening

Required

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 Manage and monitor team members' activity in alignment with organizational goals

Delegate providing clear instructions and ongoing feedback

Provide feedback to senior leaders and clearly communicate organizational direction to team members

Build relationships with key internal resources (peers, direct reports, & senior leaders)

Exercise creativity and resourcefulness in independently managing the project effectively in a compressed timeframe

Ability to distinguish between cause and effect of problems

Actively listen and communicate effectively, clearly, unambiguously, and completely in both written and oral formats

BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is required

Ten (10) years of full-time paid-professional 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

Preferred

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