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FULL_TIME
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Project Development Manager

1/9/2026

The Project Development Manager plans and coordinates pre-construction activities for new schools and modernization projects, ensuring the overall success of multiple projects. They resolve complex issues, manage project budgets and schedules, and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Salary

168000 - 173000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
PMCM firm focused on Program Management & Construction Management professional services.
About the Role

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in K-12 Construction Project Management to serve as a Project Development Manager with the below qualifications:

  • 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

Required Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing the planning, design, construction and coordination of capital projects
  • Minimum 5 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 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
  • Salary Range: $168,000-$173,000
  • Medical, Vision, & Dental – 100% covered for the employee*
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 10.5 days of Vacation pay (Accrued)
  • 6 days of Sick pay (Available Immediately)
  • 13 days of Holiday pay
  • 3% Employer Contribution 401k (After 1 year of service)
  • Monthly Stipend for Cell Phone
  • Laptop for work purposes
Key Skills
Project ManagementConstruction ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementDispute ResolutionContract AdministrationQuality ControlCommunity EngagementBuilding Information ModelingEducational Facility ConstructionPublic Works ProjectsLEED CertificationDesign ReviewFiscal ManagementTeam LeadershipPolicy Development
Categories
ConstructionEducationManagement & LeadershipEngineeringGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Medical, Vision, & DentalLife and Disability InsuranceVacation PaySick PayHoliday Pay401kCell Phone StipendLaptop
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