Project Manager - Construction K-12

Position Overview

Seeking a high-potential Project Manager with 5–7 years of General Building experience and a strong background in DSA coordination for K–12/education projects. This role leads projects from preconstruction through completion, focusing on planning, risk reduction, team leadership, and client collaboration. The Project Manager ensures safe, high-quality project delivery on schedule and within budget while managing all operational and contractual components.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution, defining strategy, milestones, and deliverables
• Direct project teams and trade partners to meet schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Manage contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation
• Support business development and maintain strong client relationships
• Represent the organization at industry and community events
• Contribute to proposals, estimating, presentations, interviews, and preconstruction services
• Promote jobsite safety and ensure adherence to safety standards and training

Project Leadership Duties

• Identify and manage project risks and mitigation strategies
• Develop buyout strategies with the executive and estimating teams
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, forecasting, change management, and resource planning
• Lead master scheduling with field leadership and trade partners
• Implement quality control, safety, and environmental programs
• Serve as the primary communication lead for stakeholders and issue resolution
• Supervise and mentor engineers, coordinators, and project support staff
• Interpret prime contracts and manage compliance with rights, obligations, and notice requirements
• Report to senior project leadership

Professional Attributes

• Strong passion for construction and project delivery

• Strategic, collaborative, and solutions-focused

• Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Proactive problem solver with strong interpersonal abilities

• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, reliability, and a positive attitude

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across multiple construction phases
• 5–7 years of DSA coordination experience on K–12/education projects preferred
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or related field
• Highly organized with a structured, results-driven approach

Preferred Knowledge:
QSP, SWPPP, LEED, sustainability practices, and tools such as Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Primavera, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, and Viewpoint.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 – $150,000 annually (excluding bonuses and additional benefits)
• Incentive and bonus plans
• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax child and elder care options
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• 401(k), and profit sharing
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• On-site wellness and fitness programs
• Corporate philanthropy initiatives
• Ongoing professional training and development