Construction Project Development Manager

Citadel CPM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Development Manager with over ten years of experience in managing capital projects, particularly in educational facilities. This role involves overseeing the planning, design, and construction phases, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in project management, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a reputable team dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects and making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Life and Long-Term Disability Insurances

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Development Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing capital projects with a focus on educational facilities.
• Strong background in planning, design, and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-construction activities for new school projects.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget for multiple projects.
• Resolve complex planning and construction-related issues.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Contract Administration

Construction Coordination

Problem Resolution

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

ABOUT CITADEL CPM
Citadel CPM is a California corporation, headquartered in Pasadena with offices in Fullerton, Long Beach, Riverside, and Sacramento, as well as Phoenix, Arizona. Citadel CPM was established in 2006 to provide professional construction project management services to Federal, State, and municipal agencies in the justice, corrections, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and military market sectors.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Our team is dedicated to making our clients' vision a reality while delivering projects on budget, schedule, scope, and quality expectations.Our team iscommitted to resolving issues in a professional andcollaborative manner withintegrity always foremost in mind. We are proud to know that Citadel CPM is regarded as a team of reputable professionals that clients seek out to help them manage their construction projects, and thatindustry professionals aspire to join. Citadel's reputation has been built on a set of three principles that form our core values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Responsiveness.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Citadel CPM is looking for Project Development Managers with minimum ten (10) years of full time paid professional experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects, including the overall design, contract administration, budgeting, and scheduling activities. Five (5) years of the above experience must be with educational facility construction or public works projects.

ABOUT YOU
You are an experienced Project Development Manager with a solid track record of ten (10) plus years in the field of facilities planning, design, and construction.

BASIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES

• Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities 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 other facility development and design professionals related 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 and progress.
• 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 organizational departments and site personnel.
• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures.

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 experience with educational facilities design, planning and construction.

OTHER PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) projects.
• Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.
• Experience with the development of major facilities, including interface and coordination with City, County and State agencies.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience with formal construction partnering.
• Experience with community engagement and strong oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

Citadel is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. Citadel is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, natural origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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In compliance with the local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range therefore for location where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, licenses, skill set, experience and/or performance. Base pay is only one component of Citadel’s total compensation packages for employees.

Pay range for the Project Development Manager is $160,000 - $175,000 salary per year.

FEATURED BENEFITS

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurances
Paid Time Off (PTO) for personal time, sick days, and holidays
Professional Development Reimbursement