Senior Project Manager-Education

About the role

The Senior Project Manager / Senior Construction Manager will support large-scale K-12 educational facility improvement and modernization programs. The ideal candidate will have experience working on occupied school campuses, strong construction administration and field coordination skills, and previous experience working for a design firm or general contractor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily construction activities across multiple active projects and campuses.
• Serve as a liaison between the client, contractors, design teams, campus representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school administrators, staff, students, parents, contractors, and the public.
• Maintain detailed daily reports documenting construction progress, observations, issues, and field activities.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project coordination meetings.
• Review and document jobsite construction progress and assist in resolving non-conformance issues.
• Support construction activities within occupied and operational campus environments while minimizing disruption to school operations.
• Coordinate with utility providers, local agencies, inspectors, and third-party stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate and manage third-party consultants, vendors, and specialty contractors.
• Support permitting, inspection, and utility coordination activities with local agencies and service providers.
• Mentor and support project managers and assistant project managers.
• Provide accurate and correct information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Other Bachelor’s degrees with experience in design and/or construction fields is acceptable.
• 5–10 years of construction management or similar experience on commercial, institutional, or K-12 educational projects required.
• Previous experience working for and owner as an owner’s representative strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, construction administration, and field coordination practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and construction/project management software platforms.
• Registered Architect, PE, DBIA or CCM certification is a plus.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $164,279.49 - $187,747.98

STV offers the following 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
• Retail 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