NUMA Solutions is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a School Project Planning Manager for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties:
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 such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, Design and A/E Technical Support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection Unit, Maintenance and Operations, local Educational Service Centers and site personnel
Develops and recommends internal policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Required Experience:
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
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 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
Required Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
Preferred Licenses and Certificates:
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
A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
LEED Professional Accreditation
Benefits
Full Time Employee, Salary to be Discussed
Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
10 days of Holiday pay (9 Days Holiday, 1 Day Personal)
3% Match on 401k after 1 year of service.
Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
Laptop for work purpose