Senior School Construction & Development Lead

STRUCTION SOLUTIONS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Struction Solutions in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Development Manager to oversee the planning and execution of new school construction and modernization projects. You will manage project scope, schedules, and budgets while coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

This role requires leading pre-construction activities, resolving design and construction issues, and supervising engineers and designers.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing capital project planning, design, and construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Preferred: California Registered Architect, Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or LEED Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate pre-construction activities, ensuring projects meet budget, schedule, and scope requirements.
• Manage multiple school projects, resolving complex planning, design, and construction issues.
• Supervise and evaluate Assistant Facility Development Managers (AFDMs), Design Managers (DMs), and design professionals.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and overall progress, providing reports to keystakeholders.
• Support A/E contract administration and bid planning, review contract scopes, fees, and payment applications, and provide fiscal oversight for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with government and utility agencies to facilitate project approvals and completion.
• Support project compliance with applicable environmental and agency requirements, with preferred experience involving CEQA, LEED, CHPS, and major public-facility projects.
• Coordinate project activities with internal departments, including EnvironmentalHealth & Safety, Design & A/E Technical Support, and Facilities Contract Administration.
• Develop internal policies and procedures to improve project efficiency.

Skills

Capital project management

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Pre-construction leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Struction Solutions in Los Angeles is seeking a Project Development Manager to oversee the planning and execution of new school construction and modernization projects. You will manage project scope, schedules, and budgets while coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

This role requires leading pre-construction activities, resolving design and construction issues, and supervising engineers and designers.