Planning & Development Project Manager

Manages, oversees and coordinates all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out phase of all assigned projects

Works with the design team to focus on the approved original project scope

Plans, organizes, and prepares reports to upper management with respect to the status and/or progress of the projects

Coordinates with all pertinent public agencies to complete federal and state requirements as needed; coordinates with representatives from various utility and government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion

Monitors project budgets on a monthly basis and ensures that budgets accurately reflect the status/progress of projects

Resolves complex planning, design and construction project-related issues, disputes and disagreements

Reviews status and overall planning, design and construction project progress and ensures project scopes stay within the approved project definition

Assists project team with contracts, bid and contract planning

Implements project or program policy guidelines and procedures; suggests improvements and implements approved changes

Evaluates new developments and strategies affecting program objectives and results

Works with technical personnel to estimate costs of building and alteration projects

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Required Experience:

Minimum 10 years full-time paid professional experience managing public/educational or commercial projects; with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities from project inception, project planning, design, project development to close-out

Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently; proficiency in managing various educational modernization projects is preferred

Required Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management

Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may be substituted for the required education

Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis and demonstrate extensive proficiency in the duties indicated