Project Development Manager (Preconstruction)

STV currently has a position open for an Project Dvelopment Manager (Preconstruction) with the Construction Management Group in the Los Angeles, CA.

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

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

• Seven (7) years required 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 project.

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 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

Compensation Range:

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.