Senior Project Manager/Project Development Manager

STV•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$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.

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