Project Development Manager

The Tsui Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Vision & Dental 100% for you

Life and Disability Insurance

Vacation pay

Sick pay

Holiday pay

3% 401k employer contribution

Cell phone stipend

Laptop for work

Job summary

The Tsui Group is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead K-12 construction projects in California, with responsibility for planning, design, and construction coordination across multiple school modernization efforts.

The role requires at least 10 years of capital project leadership, including 5+ years in educational facilities or public works. Strong expertise in BIM, A/E contracts, and cost control is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• 10+ years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects.
• 5+ years of the above experience in educational facility construction or public works projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates pre-construction activities for building new schools and modernization projects.
• Oversees scope, schedule, and budget for multiple school projects.
• Resolves complex planning, design, and construction issues.
• Mentors and monitors performance of AFDMs, DMs and design professionals.
• Reports on project budget, schedule and issues to stakeholders.
• Coordinates with agencies to obtain timely action across project phases.
• Assists with A/E contracts, bid planning, and cost control.
• Provides overall fiscal management and contract administration across projects.
• Directs schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget & schedule

Stakeholder communication

BIM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

BIM

MS Office

AutoCAD

Project management software

Job description

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in K-12 Construction Project Management to serve as a Project Development Manager with the below qualifications:

• 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

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects
• Minimum 5 years of the above experience in educational facility construction or public works projects

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

• Salary Range: $168,000-$173,000
• Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
• 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
• 13 days of Holiday pay
• 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
• Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
• Laptop for work purposes