Project Manager - K-12 Design Build

About the role

As a Project Manager at Absher Construction, you’ll take ownership of project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. You’ll lead and support your team to ensure quality, safety, and profitability while building trusted relationships with clients, design partners, and subcontractors. You may work in collaboration with a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive depending on project scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution to ensure successful delivery, financial performance, and team coordination
• Oversee project startup, scheduling, change management, safety planning, quality control, and closeout
• Manage relationships with owners, design partners, and subcontractors
• Supervise and mentor project engineers and other staff
• Review design documents for compliance with contract, standards, and constructability
• Participate in preconstruction tasks including planning, estimating, and schedule development
• Maintain and resolve conflicts or issues in the field in a proactive, solution-oriented manner
• Lead design-build projects for education and/or K-12 clients, partnering closely with architects, engineers, and owners from early design through construction
• Navigate school-specific requirements including occupied campuses, academic calendars, stakeholder coordination and safety protocols

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent field experience
• Proven project management experience in commercial construction
• Comfortable working in design-build environments and guiding early decisions that balance budget, schedule, and educational program needs
• Skilled in value engineering, design coordination, scheduling, and change order negotiation
• Strong relationship-building skills with owners, architects, and trade partners
• Commitment to a safety-first culture and inclusive team environment
• Familiarity with construction management platforms (e.g., Procore) a plus

Qualifications

• Experience with navigating school-specific requirements including occupied campuses, academic calendars, stakeholder coordination, and safety protocols
• Ability to manage and mentor a team effectively
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of construction management software

Benefits

Absher Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Pay

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

Schedule

Full-time position

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

Pay Transparency

Salary offers are typically made between the entry and midpoint of the range and are based on factors such as experience, education, and internal equity.

Note

Absher is a Federal Contractor. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Absher’s Commitment

We are committed to building a culture where everyone can thrive. We welcome diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences and believe our work is stronger because of them. No employee or applicant will face discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Please note: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from staffing agencies at this time. Absher employees are not authorized to bind the company to any third-party recruitment agreements.