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 20 rankings in ENR. With over 50 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 dedicated Project Development Manager located in the Los Angeles area. This position will have a focus on pre-construction activities and design coordination for K-12 educational facility projects. This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the largest school bond programs in the country.

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. 

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. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture is required.

Experience: 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 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. A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI). LEED Professional Accreditation

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