Senior Project Manager - US, NORD ANGLIA EDUCATION

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects supports schools across North America in delivering high-quality capital projects including new campuses, expansions, and major renovations. The role manages projects from initial feasibility through design, procurement, construction, and operational handover. The position ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with Nord Anglia Education standards.

• Lead the procurement of architects, engineers, and contractors, manage the tender process, and oversee construction delivery.
• Evaluate bids and recommend award decisions based on cost, capability, and quality.
• Manage the design development process ensuring alignment with educational and operational requirements.
• Oversee construction delivery including schedule monitoring, cost management, and quality assurance.
• Review and interrogate contractor bids, construction budgets, and change orders.
• Lead value engineering on any redesigns to improve deliverables.
• Evaluate bids and recommend award decisions based on cost, capability, and quality.
• Ensure operational needs (safeguarding, security, health & safety) are integrated into builds.
• Coordinate with school leadership and operations teams to define FF&E requirements.
• Coordinate with safeguarding, security, health & safety teams to ensure specific requirements are captured in consolidated construction and FF&E designs.
• Integrate school-specific FF&E vendors with the construction program to ensure coordinated delivery.
• Ensure completed facilities are fully operational and aligned with academic programming.
• Support the Principal as appropriate with early activities such as marketing and events.
• Conduct post-project reviews assessing cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Develop standardized project delivery frameworks and guidelines for schools.
• Implement consistent processes across the region to improve efficiency and project outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with school leadership, operations teams, and regional departments including legal, finance, and health & safety.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide advisory support to schools undertaking renovation or expansion projects.
• Promote and model Nord Anglia Education's values and leadership capabilities.
• Support schools with facility-related issues and operational challenges.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline (required).
• Professional architectural registration or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in large-scale institutional or commercial construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from concept through completion.
• Strong experience procuring architects, consultants, and contractors through structured tender processes.
• Experience managing capital budgets, IT platforms and construction delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical and report-writing capabilities.
• Willingness to travel across North America (30-50%).
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• High integrity and strong professional judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with astute executive maturity.