A leading firm that provides planning and program management services to school districts in California is seeking a principal to manage the Los Angeles area office and oversee services provided to clients.  The firm currently manages over $400 million in projects that are in various stages of planning, design and construction.

The job description includes:

• Managing the delivery of school construction and modernization projects to clients including the planning, program management and closeout for managed projects
• Coordinating the preparation of facilities master plans including site assessments, cost estimates, site plans, sequencing and establishing master budgets
• Overseeing timelines, schedules, budgets, and workflow of client projects
• Monitoring the budget and schedule, and adherence of the program to facilities master plan
• Preparing documentation (memos, reports etc.) for senior management and clients, and present the information to the staff and the school board at meetings
• Overseeing compliance with and procurement of necessary project approvals with regulatory agencies including the Division of State Architect, Department of Toxic Substance Control, and the California Department of Education
• Attending client meetings and maintain positive relationships with school district staff

15+ years of experience in architecture, construction, planning, program management, or related field.  Proven track record of managing staff, clients and projects.