Salary: 120,000 - 150,000/year
We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up school construction projects for our growing general contracting firm. The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, budgeting, and execution of K–12 educational facilities from preconstruction through closeout. This role requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders including school districts, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and municipal authorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead preconstruction efforts including budgeting, estimating support, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to review plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Develop detailed project schedules and phasing plans, particularly for occupied campuses.
- Assist in subcontractor prequalification and bid leveling.
- Manage all phases of ground-up school construction projects from sitework through final completion.
- Oversee subcontractor performance, coordination, and compliance with project requirements.
- Monitor project budgets, track costs, approve pay applications, and manage change orders.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular site meetings with stakeholders and maintain clear project communication.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for school district representatives and consultants.
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, inspectors, and municipal agencies.
- Provide consistent reporting on project status, risks, and financial performance.
- Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with public works regulations, prevailing wage requirements, and local building codes.
- Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, contracts, and closeout packages.
- Lead project punch list and final inspections.
- Oversee commissioning, testing, and warranty documentation.
- Ensure smooth turnover to district facilities and maintenance teams.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience with K–12, higher education, or public-sector projects strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project), Procore, or similar construction management platforms.
- Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor coordination.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
$120,000 - $150,000 a year