Project Manager - K-12 Education

The Project Manager will oversee education construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, including new school builds, additions, renovations, and occupied campus work. This role requires strong coordination skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage schedules around academic calendars and active school environments.Client DetailsOur client is a highly respected, mid-sized General Contractor with a strong presence throughout the West Suburbs, including Lisle and surrounding communities. They specialize in delivering high-quality K‑12 and higher education projects and are known for their long-standing relationships with school districts, architects, and municipal partners.DescriptionThis Project Manager will be responsible for:Manage multiple K‑12 and higher education projects from preconstruction through completion

Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cash flow projections

Lead preconstruction efforts including estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews, and bid leveling

Coordinate with Superintendents to ensure alignment between project planning and field execution

Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract negotiation, and buyout strategies

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications

Maintain proactive communication with owners, architects, engineers, and school administrators

Ensure compliance with contract requirements, drawings, specifications, and local codes

Monitor project risk, cost controls, and schedule impacts in occupied or phased construction environments

Lead owner and design team meetings and provide detailed project reporting

Support project closeout, commissioning, and turnover documentation

ProfileAn ideal Project Manager will have:5-10+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction

Prior experience with K‑12, higher education, or public-sector projects strongly preferred

Proven ability to manage complex budgets and schedules in occupied or phased environments

Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing

Experience leading preconstruction and managing subcontractor buyout

Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills

Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and project management software

Strong collaboration skills and the ability to lead teams while supporting field operations

Job OfferWe will provide our Project Manager with:Base salary $115,000 - $135,000Annual performance-based bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPTO and paid holidays

Long-term growth opportunities into Senior Project Manager rolesMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.