Senior Project Manager (Education)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for multiple concurrent K-12 capital improvement and construction projects, ensuring alignment with district objectives, funding requirements, and long term facilities plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to district executives, school boards, and senior stakeholders on project delivery strategies, procurement methods, risk mitigation, and capital program implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school district representatives, contractors, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, and Harris staff, facilitating effective communication, resolving complex project issues, and driving timely decision-making.
• Maintain overall accountability for project performance, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery.
• Provide comprehensive administrative, technical, and operational leadership throughout all phases of construction, from pre-bid planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, closeout, and final acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, applicable codes, DSA requirements, and contract documents.
• Proactively identify project risks and implement corrective actions to mitigate impacts to cost, schedule, and quality.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting activities, providing regular updates to district leadership and other stakeholders regarding project status, risks, milestones, and financial performance.
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, track action items, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to team.
• Support business development efforts through client relationship management, proposal development, interview participation, and identification of future project opportunities.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• 8+ years of project, construction, or program management experience with 5+ years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience with Division of State Architect (DSA) projects required with specific K-12 experience highly preferred.
• OSHA-10 certification (required within 1 month of hiring).
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Additional certifications/licenses such as PMP or CCM highly preferred.