Master Planning Project Manager

PBK•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Master Planning Project Manager will serve as the primary client point of contact for long range educational Facility Master Plans. They will be the client-facing representatives of a team of professionals dedicated to making transformative investment in school facilities. A successful individual in this role will draw upon strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities. Educational experience is a plus, but professionals with relevant experience from other sectors are encouraged to apply. Facility Master Planning is an active and growing practice area within PBK with advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration or related field.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant planning experience.
Familiarity with long range land use planning, review and coordination of client Design Guidelines, and input into problem resolution for project review issues.
Understanding of programming, design functionality, work flow analysis, cost estimating, construction and project management.
Ability to lead and coordinate work with outside designers, reviewing agencies, facilities services personnel, and county and local government officials.
Strong writing and graphic communication skills
Comfort with public speaking to advisory committees, Boards of Education/Trustees, and other large groups.
Significant knowledge of engineering and architecture as applied to site design.
Ability to interpret civil engineering and architectural drawings.
Availability for extensive or significant travel to client sites.

Nice To Haves

Educational experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage long-range facility planning projects for K-12 clients
Perform analysis and review of the building space from an architectural/design perspective
Synthesize assessment data from multiple disciplines within database to reach conclusions and make recommendations to stakeholders
Facilitate community and stakeholder involved planning workshops
Develop conceptual plans based on stakeholder and client feedback
Create presentations that support bond planning efforts
Support marketing and business development activities
Develop creative new concepts for community engagement exercises and stakeholder interactions
Develop creative new concepts for planning deliverables, including web-based