Planning & Development Project Manager

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! 

We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Planning & Development Project Manager located in Los Angeles, CA.

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

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities.

• 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

Responsibilities:

• 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

Salary:

• $164,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually

Bonus Pay:

A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.

CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.