Project Development Manager

Vanir•Los Angeles, CA

44d•$118,000 - $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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with thepreparation for the building of new schools and modernization projects Responsible for the scope, schedule and budget, and overall success of multiple, new andmodernization, school projects Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes anddisagreements 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 projectissues to Departmental, Branch and Board representatives Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress relative tosubmittal schedules. Reviews project through all development phases, and assesses status,progress and potential Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtaintimely 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, costcontrol, dispute resolution, contract administration and quality control Coordinates project activities, requirements, and schedules with other District organizationalbranches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Designand A/E Technical Support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, InspectionUnit, Maintenance and Operations, local Educational Service Centers and site personnel Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with scoping and planning of new construction and/or modernization projects
Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes.
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

Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with thepreparation for the building of new schools and modernization projects
Responsible for the scope, schedule and budget, and overall success of multiple, new andmodernization, school projects
Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes anddisagreements
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 projectissues to Departmental, Branch and Board representatives
Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress relative tosubmittal schedules. Reviews project through all development phases, and assesses status,progress and potential
Coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtaintimely 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, costcontrol, dispute resolution, contract administration and quality control
Coordinates project activities, requirements, and schedules with other District organizationalbranches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Designand A/E Technical Support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, InspectionUnit, Maintenance and Operations, local Educational Service Centers and site personnel
Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Vanir offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 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) and employee referral program.

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