Planning & Development Project Manager

Position Overview

The Planning & Development Project Manager is responsible for managing, overseeing, and coordinating all phases of assigned projects, including pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and project close-out. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with approved scope and program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all facets of pre-construction, project development, bid/award, and close-out phases of assigned projects.

• Collaborate with design teams to ensure adherence to approved project scope.

• Plan, organize, and prepare status and progress reports for upper management.

• Coordinate with public agencies and utility/government representatives to meet federal and state requirements and ensure timely project progression.

• Monitor project budgets monthly and ensure alignment with project status and financial forecasts.

• Resolve complex planning, design, and construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements.

• Review overall planning, design, and construction progress to ensure projects remain within approved scope.

• Assist project teams with contracts, bid preparation, and contract planning.

• Implement program policy guidelines and procedures; recommend and execute approved improvements.

• Evaluate new developments and strategies impacting program objectives.

• Collaborate with technical personnel to develop cost estimates for building and alteration projects.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

  Required Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of full-time paid professional experience managing public, educational, or commercial projects.

  • Demonstrated full responsibility for coordinating complex projects from inception through planning, design, development, and close-out.

  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently.

  • Experience with educational modernization projects is preferred.

  Required Education

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in:

    • Architecture

    • Engineering

    • Construction Management

  OR

  • Possession of a valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential may substitute for the required education.

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