We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Development Manager A&E to lead and oversee the planning, design, and execution of educational facility projects. In this role, you will collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. Your expertise in project management, coupled with a deep understanding of the educational sector's unique needs, will be crucial in driving the successful development of innovative and sustainable learning environments. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for education and a proven track record in managing complex projects, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

• Assists the Director of Architecture and Engineering in the development of project scope and coordination of architectural planning, design, funding, and development of school facilities.
• Plans and coordinates the execution of pre-construction activities associated with multiple school alteration and maintenance projects.
• Provides functional direction over pre-construction project schedules, cost control, dispute resolution, and quality control for multiple projects and programs.
• Reviews pre-construction project status to monitor schedule and budget variances relative to submitted schedules.
• Assists in coordinating the pre-construction program activities and related work of those in other District branches and departments such as the Office of Environmental Health and Safety; Real Estate; Community Outreach; School Management Services/Master Planning and Demographics; Asset Management; Project Execution; Facilities Contracts; and Procurement.
• Resolves pre-construction project issues by resolving differences of opinion, conflicts in schedules, and disagreements over the most efficient approach to the plan and design of new schools.
• Reviews, recommends, and implements program and project level policy and procedural innovations.
• Coordinates with representatives from various government agencies to obtain timely action on successive phases of project completion.
• Assesses bid specifications for District need and probability of completion within the specified timeline.
• Makes presentations to Board Members, District administrators, and representatives of public agencies.
• Reviews and verifies submitted applications for payment and performs overall fiscal management of multiple design and construction projects.
• Responsible for overseeing staff assignments and workload, supervises staff activities and evaluates performance. 

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Fifteen (15) years of full-time paid-professional experience managing the facilities design, or the planning and coordination of capital projects that includes the overall design, contract administration, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• Five (5) years of experience with educational facilities, design, planning and construction.
• A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board

Preferred:

• LEED Professional Accreditation
• Additional courses in Business Administration, Public Relations, Accounting, School Finance, Personnel Management, Educational Facilities Planning, and Communication are preferred.
• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Experience with LEED and/or Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) projects
• Experience with the Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes
• Experience with construction management

Salary: $170,000 - $190,000

Location: Los Angeles

Work Environment: Onsite

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

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