Planning & Development Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee public and educational projects. The role requires substantial experience in project management, contract oversight, and coordination with various agencies. Applicants should possess a degree in a relevant field and a valid construction management certification may be substituted for educational qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in public/educational sector.
• Experience handling multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in educational modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of project development from bid to close-out.
• Coordinate with public agencies for compliance with federal/state requirements.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure timely completion of phases.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Budget management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Duties: 9.1 Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects 9.2 Works with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope 9.3 Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects 9.4 Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion 9.5 Monitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projects 9.6 Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements 9.7 Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definition 9.8 Assists project team with contracts, bid and contract planning 9.9 Implements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggest improvements and implement approved changes 9.10 Evaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results 9.11 Works with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects 9.12 Performs other duties as assigned

. Number of Positions: One (1) . Start Date: ASAP . Assignment End Date: September 30, 2026 . Position End Date: September 30, 2027 . Recruitment Sponsor: Maintenance & Operations . Submission due date and time: June 16, 2025 @ 12 Noon

Required Experience: 10.1 Minimum 10 years full time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-out10.2 Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is Required Education: 10.3 Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management 10.4 Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education 10.5 Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated

This is LAUSD K-14 school projects.

Resumes submitted in hard copy or via fax will be discarded.

· Submission due date: June 16, 2025 @ 12 Noon

· APPROXIMATE PROCESSING TIME:

SHORTLIST: Within 1 week from resume submission

INTERVIEW: Within 2 weeks from resume submission

SELECTION NOTIFICATION: Within 3 weeks from resume submission