Job Description

Project Manager - Real Estate Development Reports to: Houston Project Director Start Date: Immediately GENERAL DESCRIPTION Texas Charter School Development, or TCSD (www.txcharter.org) is a non-profit public benefit corporation founded to address the single greatest challenge faced by high-quality charter schools in Texas \xe2\x80\x93 securing adequate and permanent facilities for learning. Working solely with non-profit operators of charter schools, we are helping to transform public education across the country, making college readiness and achievement more tangible for all by allowing school leaders to invest their time and resources where they belong \xe2\x80\x93 educating students. The work at TCSD is based on decades of experience building school facilities by Pacific Charter School Development. Since 2004, Pacific Charter School Development has completed over $1.0B in total projects, leveraging philanthropy, private financing, and state funding to create 110+ campuses serving over 44,000 students across multiple districts and municipalities in our four core regions \xe2\x80\x93 Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Texas, and Washington State. In 2022, Pacific Charter School Development launched TCSD to partner with local operators and expand high-quality educational options throughout the state of Texas. TCSD is looking for a Project Manager to support the development of new charter school facilities in our Texas region. The Project Manager will be based in or around Houston, TX and will be responsible for managing and/or overseeing a maximum of 3+ projects, at various stages of development. The Project Manager will ultimately manage all phases of the facilities development process including site selection, due diligence, design development, entitlements, financing support and construction through project closeout. The Project Manager will need to be able to operate independently as well as work as a team member, as they will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of architects, engineers, contractors, attorneys and environmental and other consultants as necessary to complete development projects. The Project Manager will report to the Project Director and will work closely with charter school clients, as well as TCSD\xe2\x80\x99s Finance and Project Management Teams to execute on the day-to-day project management activities. TCSD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We exist to bring high-quality education to underserved communities, and we strive to reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. We advance diversity and inclusion in our own hiring, retention and promotion practices for staff and leadership (https://txcharter.org/team/), and we seek to engage and collaborate with other organizations that are making efforts to increase racial and social equity within their own practices. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Project Manager\xe2\x80\x99s role will include day-to-day management of projects and interfacing with charter school clients. Previous experience in project management, real estate transactions, and construction management is required. The Project Manager\xe2\x80\x99s direct responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Site Selection

• Work with school clients and real estate brokers to identify and evaluate potential sites with the assistance of contractors, architects, and others
• Perform preliminary feasibility site assessments (floodplain, ROW access, utilities, etc.)
• Create preliminary project budgets and schedules, evaluate potential sites and provide recommendation for site feasibility to clients and internal decision-making
• Draft purchase or acquisition offers, manage negotiations, and review necessary contracts for site acquisition

Due Diligence and Entitlements

• Identify necessary environmental and technical due diligence studies required for the project
• Solicit proposals/bids from consultants, evaluate and make recommendations about consultant selection; negotiate and manage consultant contracts and deliverables
• Review and finalize all reports; coordinate agency reviews as needed
• Coordinate and manage all legal, lender, and/or title company activities involved through closing

Design

• Obtain and understand school client\xe2\x80\x99s short and long term programmatic needs to ensure effective implementation into final design
• Oversee the project scoping and design to ensure affordable final product based on school client\xe2\x80\x99s facilities needs and financial objectives
• Negotiate contract with architects, engineers, or other consultants as needed to manage project design and interaction between designers and school client
• Work with design team to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of project, particularly tied to key design and permitting milestones

Permits

• With assistance from consultants, determine permitting requirements for proposed project scope and sites and assess any schedule, materials, or other risks to the project
• As necessary, coordinate community outreach process with school support for key stakeholder buy-in
• Oversee permitting process; as necessary, attend public hearings and other key meetings w/ building or other officials needed to obtain project permits

Budget, Schedule, Financing

• Manage project budgets and schedules
• Support TCSD\xe2\x80\x99s finance team and school client in obtaining project financing

Construction

• Manage construction bid and award process, including issuing RFP, reviewing bids, and recommending contractor selection
• Manage budget and schedule during construction
• Attend regular construction meetings, visit construction site to assess and ensure construction progress on-site
• Review and approve contractor payment applications and prepare loan draws
• Manage project invoices and track expenses
• Review, negotiate and approve all change orders
• Serve as primary lead for resolution of issues during construction

Closeout & Occupancy

• Ensure completion of punch list walk with contractor and school, as well as final inspections and receipt of Certificate of Occupancy
• Support school in coordinating move-in
• Ensure warranty and other close out documentation is passed to school or end user

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of real estate development experience required, including at least 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in project management, real estate transactions, and/or construction management. Experience in facilities planning and construction and full-scale real estate development preferred.
• A self-starter who demonstrates ownership of projects from start to finish and is able to achieve independently while leading a project team and coordinating as needed with school clients, colleagues and external consultants, contractors, & stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated success in managing an interdisciplinary team of professionals to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to communicate clearly to diverse stakeholders and across a cross-functional project team
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Bachelor\'s degree required; relevant work experience or graduate degree in real estate, business, construction, engineering, urban planning or architecture a plus
• Experience developing educational facilities a plus
• Interest in improving public education and commitment to TCSD\xe2\x80\x99s mission.

Hybrid Working Environment: TCSD utilizes a hybrid workforce model. Employees work remotely and convene at our office in downtown Houston at least once a week or more if necessary. Project site visits will also be done as necessary but no less than twice a week during active construction phases. Please only submit an application if you are able to commute to our downtown Houston office on a regular basis and to client and/or job sites as needed. Any applicants should ensure they meet the basic technical skills and have the proper equipment to be effective in a temporary telecommuting environment. TCSD will provide employee with a laptop, including a built-in speaker and webcam for videoconferencing capability, as well as a computer mouse and keyboard. Applicants will need to verify that they have reliable access to the following:

• High-speed, stable internet
• Headset or headphones with a microphone
• Cell phone
• A private, quiet space to work
• Personal transportation to/from project sites

Annual salary of $100,000. Benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance as well as 401(k) matching contributions. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 per year Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor\'s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Real Estate Project Management: 2 years (Preferred)
• Commercial Real Estate Development: 3 years (Preferred)
• Construction Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77201

• Health insurance