$90K - 130K a year
Plan and coordinate pre-construction activities, manage scope, schedule, budget, and oversee multiple school construction and modernization projects ensuring compliance and stakeholder coordination.
10+ years managing capital construction projects with a bachelor's in architecture, engineering or construction management, plus preferred certifications like CCM, LEED, or Architect/PE registration.
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Minimum Requirements Required Experience: • Ten (10) years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects Additional Preferred Experience: • Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects • 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 Duties: • 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
This job posting was last updated on 9/12/2025