Higher Education Construction Project Director

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeremy Lee Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year A bit about us: We have been a premier general contractor in the Bay Area for over 100 years, and have evolved while maintaining a strong emphasis on quality, client trust, and building lasting community relationships. Employee ownership and a culture of mentorship empower project teams to deliver outstanding results while supporting workforce diversity and development initiatives. Our extensive portfolio spans civic, educational, healthcare, and commercial buildings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, reflecting a deep commitment to shaping environments that serve people and communities. Why join us? Competitive pay ($200k-$250k DOE) 25% to 30% Bonus 100% of employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision 3 weeks of paid time off/ holidays 401(k) with 5% company match plus an additional 5% discretionary match Job Details In this senior, growth-oriented role, you will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic entry and expansion into the public higher education. By leveraging your extensive experience and established relationships with colleges and universities, you will cultivate and close business opportunities while providing delivery oversight to ensure successful project execution. Responsibilities: Market Entry & Business Development: Develop and execute targeted strategies to grow the company's presence in the public higher education sector, leveraging existing relationships for qualified opportunities. Client Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for higher education clients, fostering long-term partnerships and understanding institutional priorities. Project Oversight & Execution Support: Provide executive-level oversight from preconstruction through completion, ensuring projects adhere to public-sector requirements and best practices. Internal Leadership & Market Development: Act as the subject-matter expert for higher education construction, guiding strategic planning and representing the company in industry organizations. Team Development: Mentor and develop internal project management staff to enhance the firm’s capabilities in delivering complex higher education projects. Qualifications: 10+ years of construction project management experience, preferably in public higher education or similar public-sector markets. Demonstrated success in delivering projects such as academic buildings, student housing, and campus infrastructure. Proven track record of business development success in public or institutional environments, with established relationships in the sector. Strong understanding of public procurement and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a desire for broader leadership growth. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy