Project Manager, K-12

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of K-12 construction projects, including new school buildings, renovations, expansions, and facility improvements.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Lead pre-construction meetings to ensure project goals and expectations are clearly defined.
• Collaborate with school district personnel to ensure project goals align with district objectives.

Budget And Financial Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring the project stays within budget.
• Review and approve project invoices and payment applications.
• Provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders, highlighting potential cost overruns or savings.

Team Leadership & Communication

• Lead and supervise project teams, including architects, engineers, construction workers, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between all project stakeholders (school district, contractors, consultants, local authorities, and the community).
• Organize and lead regular project meetings, providing updates on progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones.

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
• Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during construction, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and quality.
• Ensure any changes to project scope, schedule, or budget are documented and communicated to stakeholders.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain quality control through regular site visits and inspections.
• Monitor construction work to ensure it meets established quality standards and specifications.
• Ensure final construction is thoroughly inspected and completed to satisfaction before handover.

Post-Construction & Handover

• Ensure all necessary documentation, warranties, and manuals are provided at project completion.
• Oversee the transition of the completed project to the school district, ensuring that all operational needs are met.
• Coordinate post-construction inspections and punch lists for project close-out.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, or similar credentials are preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects, preferably in the K-12 education sector or other institutional/educational facilities.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Familiarity and experience with school construction grant funding applications and procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction processes, including project management, site development, and building codes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, risk management, and environmental sustainability practices.

Pay

Compensation Range: $130,962.60 - $149,671.54

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships