Senior Project Manager/Project Development Manager

STV•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$122,944 - $163,926

About The Position

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Project Development Manager to lead complex education construction project. This role oversees planning, development, procurement, and delivery from pre‑construction through closeout, ensuring safe, compliant execution with minimal disruption to academic operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead project development, pre‑construction planning, and budgeting Manage procurement, RFPs, and contract negotiations Oversee schedule, cost control, and risk management Direct construction execution, QA/QC, and safety compliance Coordinate stakeholders across facilities, academics, and operations Ensure timely closeout, turnover, and warranty tracking Education Project Development: Define scope and phasing strategies for classrooms, labs, libraries, residence halls, and athletic facilities. Pre‑Construction & Design Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, and campus planners to align design with academic needs and regulatory requirements (ADA, fire safety, SCA standards for K‑12). Procurement & Delivery: Execute RFPs and negotiate contracts for CM‑at‑Risk or Design‑Build delivery methods commonly used in education projects. Schedule & Budget Management: Maintain integrated schedules and budgets for multi-phase campus programs; manage change orders and funding approvals. Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with school boards, university leadership, faculty, and community groups; lead public meetings for K‑12 projects when required. Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA standards and campus safety protocols during construction on active sites. Closeout & Commissioning: Ensure timely turnover of classrooms and facilities before academic terms; manage punch lists and warranty periods. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in education/institutional construction leadership
Proficiency with Primavera P6/MS Project, Procore, and BIM workflows
Experience with CM‑at‑Risk and Design‑Build delivery methods
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

PMP or CCM certification
LEED accreditation
OSHA‑30

Responsibilities

Lead project development, pre‑construction planning, and budgeting
Manage procurement, RFPs, and contract negotiations
Oversee schedule, cost control, and risk management
Direct construction execution, QA/QC, and safety compliance
Coordinate stakeholders across facilities, academics, and operations
Ensure timely closeout, turnover, and warranty tracking
Define scope and phasing strategies for classrooms, labs, libraries, residence halls, and athletic facilities.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and campus planners to align design with academic needs and regulatory requirements (ADA, fire safety, SCA standards for K‑12).
Execute RFPs and negotiate contracts for CM‑at‑Risk or Design‑Build delivery methods commonly used in education projects.
Maintain integrated schedules and budgets for multi-phase campus programs; manage change orders and funding approvals.
Coordinate with school boards, university leadership, faculty, and community groups; lead public meetings for K‑12 projects when required.
Enforce OSHA standards and campus safety protocols during construction on active sites.
Ensure timely turnover of classrooms and facilities before academic terms; manage punch lists and warranty periods.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships