Zeta Charter Schools · 3 months ago
In-House Project Manager, Design Development
New York City, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $125K/yr
4+ years expZeta is a mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality education and fostering a love for learning in students. They are seeking an In-House Project Manager, Design Development, responsible for ensuring that all Zeta buildings are designed beautifully and in accordance with the organization's standards, while also managing project budgets and schedules.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensures that all Zeta buildings are built as beautiful, world-class, and joyful spaces for learning in accordance with our philosophy of design and design specifications
Maintains and continuously improves Zeta’s design guidelines and specifications guides, including developing and codifying Zeta’s design guidelines for bidding purposes
Supports in developing RFPs and bid scope sheets for Zeta’s new facilities projects
Works closely with architects to ensure Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), and Construction Documents (CD) are 100% aligned with Zeta’s design standards and specifications, safety requirements, and optimized for our school model
Driving on-time project completion by managing stakeholder coordination and leading design components, including Design Development milestones, submittal approvals, RFI close-outs, and punch list reviews
Ensuring all projects stay within budget by developing budgets, leading value engineering strategies, guiding cost-effective product selections, and negotiating award pricing to achieve savings
Serves as the internal expert on all design documents and specifications and maintains a current and real-time log of all issues in an organized and scalable manner
Develops and maintains project budgets and project schedules; proactively manages and raises issues for any off-track items
Supports and executes scalable design and decoration of Zeta schools, in close coordination with Zeta’s building design consultant(s)
Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree (related field is preferred, such as architecture, engineering, or project management)
At least 4-5+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, or project management
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses (Gym memberships, salon appointments, concerts – it's up to you!)
4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace, and a free Headspace subscription
MacBook Air, and specified monthly reimbursement for use of mobile phone
Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC's finest sweet treats
Books for professional development
Clear pathway to professional growth
Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
Company
Zeta Charter Schools
Zeta Schools builds and sustains high-performing schools that providing quality education to students.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Emily Kim
Founder & CEO
Samreen Khan
Chief Operating Officer, Network
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