Project Development Manager/DSA

Vanir Construction Management • Los Angeles, CA

209d • $120,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Vanir is a proud minority- and woman-owned company, recognized as a national leader in program, project and construction management (PMCM) and real estate development. Since 1964, we have consistently exceeded client expectations. Ranked as a top PMCM firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR) for more than three decades, our award-winning team provides a full range of services to public and private sector clients in the aviation; healthcare; education (K-12 and higher); justice and essential services; science and technology; state and local government; transportation; water and wastewater; energy; and commercial, residential and nonprofit markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is required.
• 10 years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects is required.
• 5 years of the above experience in educational facility construction (DSA) or public works projects required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects preferred.
• Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes preferred.
• Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects preferred.
• Experience with the development of major facilities (CEQA, agency approvals, coordination with City and County agencies) preferred.
• Experience with both project delivery and procurement methods for public projects preferred.
• Experience with community engagement processes and strong communication skills, both oral and written preferred.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred.
• Experience in Formal Construction Partnering preferred.
• 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 preferred.
• A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) preferred.
• LEED Professional Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• Life, AD&D and disability benefits.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Voluntary benefits.
• Teladoc.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid time off.
• National employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree