Project Development Manager

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 10 rankings in ENR. With over 60 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Our firm is currently looking for a Project Development Manager located in the Los Angeles area. This position will have a focus on pre-construction activities and design coordination and will be dedicated to K-12 educational facility projects. This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the largest school bond programs in the country, the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Essential Duties & 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.

Knowledge & Skills 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. 

• 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. 

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

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management is required.

• Ten (10) years of full-time paid-professional experience managing the planning, design, construction, and coordination of capital projects.

• Preferred Certifications: 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; or a valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI); or LEED Professional Accreditation

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program