Position Title:
Project Development Manager
Company:
DACM Project Management, Inc.
Program:
Los Angeles Unified School District – Facilities – Asset Management
Start Date:
Approximately November
Location:
Los Angeles (Downtown)
DACM Profile:
DACM Project Management is a full service program, project, and construction management firm established in 1987. Today, we have participated in domestic and international construction projects totaling more than $5 billion. As a member of the DACM team, you can make a lasting impact on your community and beyond. We invite you to join us for an opportunity with a company that respects the value of every member. Our goal is to forge lasting alliances and we’re proud to say that many of our employees have been part of the DACM team for over ten years.
A successful candidate for this position will be assigned to the DACM contract with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
For more info please visit www.dacmpm.com
Salary Range: $165,000 to $190,000 per annum
Duties:
1. Plan and coordinate the execution of pre-construction activities associated with the
preparation for the building of new schools and modernization projects.
2. Responsible for the scope, schedule and budget and overall success of multiple new and
modernization school projects.
3. Resolve complex planning, design, and construction project-related issues, disputes, and
disagreements.
4. Develop, assign, and monitor performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers,
Design Managers, and Design professionals relative to assigned projects.
5. Report on project budget, schedule and issues. Provide information and analysis of project
issues to Departmental, Branch, and Board representatives.
6. Review status and overall planning, design, and construction project progress relative to
submittal schedules. Review project through all development phases, and assess status,
progress, and potential impacts.
7. Coordinate with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain
timely action on successive phases of project completion.
8. Assist project team staff with A/E contracts, bid, and contract planning.
9. Review and verify Design Professional contract scope, fees and applications for payment
and perform overall fiscal management of multiple projects.
10. Provide functional direction over areas of responsibility including project schedules, cost
control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
11. Coordinate project activities, requirements, and schedules with other District organizational
branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design
and A/E Technical Support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection,
Maintenance and Operations, local Educational Service Centers, and site personnel.
12. Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements
Required Experience:
Ten years of experience managing the planning, design, construction, and coordination of
capital projects.
Five years of the above experience in educational facility construction or public works
Projects.
Additional Preferred Experience:
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 Design / Build and Design / Bid / Build 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.
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a BA or BS in Architecture,
Engineering, or Construction Management.
Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
A valid California Architect license issued by the California Architects Board or a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the California Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
or
A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential issued by the Construction Manager
Certification Institute (CMCI).
LEED Professional Accreditation