In-House Project Manager, Design Development

@ Zeta Charter Schools

About the Role

Zeta Charter Schools is seeking an In-House Project Manager, Design Development to ensure that all school projects are executed as beautiful, world-class, and joyful learning spaces. This role requires a Master’s Degree in a related field and 4-5+ years experience in architecture, engineering, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve Zeta’s design guidelines and specifications.
• Develop RFPs and bid scope sheets for new facility projects.
• Collaborate with architects for SD, DD, and CD alignment with Zeta’s standards.
• Manage stakeholder coordination and design milestones including submittal approvals and punch list reviews.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and enforce value engineering strategies.
• Serve as the internal expert on design documents with organized tracking of issues.
• Support scalable design and decoration in coordination with building design consultants.
• Wear multiple hats supporting a lean startup team and undertaking new projects as needed.

Culture and Benefits

Zeta Charter Schools is dedicated to high academic achievement and social-emotional development while disrupting traditional public education. Working in a hybrid model, team members collaborate in-office twice weekly with flexible remote options across other days.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, wellness and lifestyle stipends, mental health support via Talkspace and Headspace, and perks including a MacBook Air, team outings, and professional development opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• Project Management
• Design Development
• Architecture
• Engineering
• Budget Management
• Stakeholder Coordination
• RFP Development
• Value Engineering
• Schedule Management
• Team Collaboration