About this Role:Consertus is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of K-12 school construction and renovation projects, from pre-construction through closeout. This role helps coordinate schedules, budgets, contract documentation, and stakeholder communication for assigned projects, working closely with the Project Manager, on-site Construction Manager, architects, engineers, and district facilities staff. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable communicating with district stakeholders while supporting projects on track. This position reports to the Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities:- Support the Project Manager in overseeing scope, schedule, and budget for assigned K-12 projects, from pre-construction through closeout
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and cash flow projections, helping track updates as the project progresses
- Support contract administration, including logging and tracking submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications
- Help coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to track design questions and follow up on outstanding items
- Assist the on-site Construction Manager and Project Manager in monitoring field activity against the overall project plan
- Prepare draft status updates and meeting materials for district stakeholders, facilities staff, and the Project Manager
- Support procurement and bidding activities, including scope documentation, bid tabulation, and contractor qualification tracking
- Help monitor compliance with public bidding requirements, prevailing wage, and district procurement policies
- Assist in coordinating project phasing and sequencing around the school calendar to help minimize disruption to students and staff
- Support project-level risk tracking and help document mitigation actions
- Assist with project closeout tasks, including punch list tracking, collection of as-builts and warranties, and final documentation
- Help prepare project status reports and presentation materials for internal and district review
Qualifications/Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (preferred); relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
- 1-3 years of experience in construction, project coordination, or a related field; K-12 or public education project exposure a plus
- Working knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, and cost/budget tracking, or strong aptitude to learn
- Familiarity with public bidding, prevailing wage, and school construction requirements a plus
- Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across owners, designers, and contractors
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills, with close attention to detail
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, or eagerness to develop this skill
- PMP or CAPM certification, or progress toward certification, a plus but not required
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00
Additional Requirements / Skills / Working Hours / Compensation Range:- Ability to attend occasional evening meetings with district staff or stakeholders as needed
- Willingness to travel between school sites/project sites on a regular basis (may require overnight stays depending on the location). Travel Cost and milage reimbursement apply.
- Valid driver's license required
What's In It For You:- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
- 401(k) with day-one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match
- Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
- Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development, plus mentorship and hands-on training from experienced Project Managers
How to Apply:If you're eager to learn, grow your project management skills, and help deliver great learning environments for students, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
