Description
pre‑construction
budget management
issue resolution
team leadership
agency coordination
contract administration
The manager plans and executes pre‑construction work, resolves complex design and construction issues, and leads a team of Assistant Facility Development Managers, Design Managers, and design professionals. They monitor project budgets, schedules, and progress through all development phases, and coordinate with utility and government agencies to keep projects on track. Additional duties include contract assistance, fiscal management, policy development, and collaboration with various district units.
- Plan and coordinate pre‑construction activities for new schools and modernization projects.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget for multiple school projects to ensure overall success.
- Resolve complex planning, design, and construction issues, disputes, and disagreements.
- Develop, assign, and monitor performance of Assistant Facility Development Managers, Design Managers, and design professionals.
- Report project budget, schedule, and issues; provide analysis to departmental, branch, and board leaders.
- Review project status, planning, design, and construction progress against submittal schedules throughout all phases.
- Coordinate with utility and government agencies to obtain timely actions for project phases.
- Assist project teams with architect/engineer contracts, bidding, and contract planning.
- Verify design professional contract scope, fees, and payment applications; manage overall project fiscals.
- Provide direction over schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, contract administration, and quality control.
- Coordinate activities and schedules with district units such as Environmental Health and Safety, Design support, Project Execution, Facilities Contract Administration, Inspection, Maintenance, Educational Service Centers, and site personnel.
- Develop and recommend internal policies and procedures.
Requirements
10 years
leed
chps
ceqa
bim
communication
Candidates must have at least ten years of experience managing capital projects, with a strong background in planning, design, construction, and coordination. Required expertise includes LEED/CHPS projects, CEQA and agency approvals, public project delivery and procurement, community engagement, BIM, and formal construction partnering. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
- Ten years of experience managing planning, design, construction, and coordination of capital projects.
- Experience scoping and planning new construction or modernization projects.
- Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS) projects.
- Experience in major facilities development, including CEQA compliance and agency approvals.
- Experience with public project delivery and procurement methods.
- Experience in community engagement and strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM).
- Experience in formal construction partnering.
Benefits
The position offers a salary range of $152,000 to $173,000 annually and is based onsite in Los Angeles, CA.
Employees receive multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with subsidized premiums, paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401(k) with an industry‑leading employer match, generous vacation, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and commuter benefits. Additional perks include an employee assistance program and wellness resources for stress management, nutrition, and financial well‑being.
Cordoba provides equal employment opportunities and promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds. The company maintains a harassment‑free workplace and offers accommodations through its HR department.
Training + Development
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