Project Manager - Planning & Development

The Tsui Group is seeking a candidate who is qualified and experienced in educational facility construction projects to serve as a **Project Manager - Planning & Development** for a large educational client within Los Angeles County with the below duties: * 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; suggest improvements and implement 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 Required Experience:** * Minimum 10 years of 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 **Minimum 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 * Salary Range: $141,000-$146,000 * 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