Project Development Manager Program Manager Talent Community

CLMI Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CLMI Group in Los Angeles seeks a Project Development Manager / Program Manager for the Talent Community to lead school facilities projects from planning through construction.

The role emphasizes pre-construction coordination, budget oversight, and collaboration with multiple agencies. Required are 10–15 years in facilities planning, with architecture/engineering/CM background and a bachelor’s degree. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• 5 years of experience with educational facilities design, planning and construction.
• Experience with BIM, LEED and CHPS projects, and knowledge of DSA processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Facilities Asset Development Director in the development of project scope and coordination of architectural planning, design, funding, and development of school facilities.
• Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the preparation for the building of schools and modernization projects
• Provides functional direction over pre-construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control
• Reviews pre-construction project status to monitor schedule and budget variances relative to submitted schedules
• Assists in coordinating the pre-construction program activities and related work products of those in other agency branches and departments
• Resolves pre-construction project issues by resolving differences of opinion, conflicts in schedules, and disagreements over the most efficient approach to the plan and design of new schools
• Reviews, recommends, and implements program and project level policy and procedural innovations
• Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
• Assess bid specifications for District need and probability of completion within the specified timeline
• Makes presentations to Board Members, District administrators, and representatives of public agencies
• Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple design and construction projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Cost estimation

Scheduling

Pre-construction planning

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management

Additional courses in Business Administration, Public Relations, Accounting, School Finance, Personnel Management, Educational Facilities Planning, and Communication

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

DSA construction/design processes

Construction management

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

CLMI Group is looking for passionate construction professionals to join our team! While we may not have a current opening, we invite you to join our community and be considered for future opportunities that align with your expertise. We value ambition, dedication, and innovation, and believe in building a network of talented individuals who share our commitment to making a difference.

Position Title:

Project Development Manager / Program Manager - Talent Community

Location:

Los Angeles, California (Candidates must be able and willing to commute to Los Angeles, CA)

Due Date:

Continuous

Job Description:

• Assists the Facilities Asset Development Director in the development of project scope and coordination of architectural planning, design, funding, and development of school facilities.
• Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the preparation for the building of schools and modernization projects
• Provides functional direction over pre-construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control
• Reviews pre-construction project status to monitor schedule and budget variances relative to submitted schedules
• Assists in coordinating the pre-construction program activities and related work products of those in other agency branches and departments
• Resolves pre-construction project issues by resolving differences of opinion, conflicts in schedules, and disagreements over the most efficient approach to the plan and design of new schools
• Reviews, recommends, and implements program and project level policy and procedural innovations
• Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion
• Assess bid specifications for District need and probability of completion within the specified timeline
• Makes presentations to Board Members, District administrators, and representatives of public agencies
• Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple design and construction projects
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Required Experience

• 10-15 years of full time paid professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• 5 years of experience with educational facilities design, planning and construction.

Supervision

• General supervision is received from the Facilities Asset Development Director, or other higher-level administrator. General supervision is exercised over technical employees assigned to pre-construction activities, such as planning and demographics, community outreach, design, site acquisition, and the evaluation of environmental health and safety.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• 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 construction management

Required Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Additional courses in Business Administration, Public Relations, Accounting, School Finance, Personnel Management, Educational Facilities Planning, and Communication are preferable.

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

Offered rate of compensation will be based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The salary range for this position is $145,000-185,000.