Project Manager (Education)

Harris & Associates

$125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
  • 6+ years of project, construction, or program management experience with increasing responsibilities.
  • Experience with Division of State Architect (DSA) projects required; specific K-12 experience is highly valued.
  • OSHA-10 certification required within 1 month of hiring.
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
  • Additional certifications like PMP or CCM preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for various stakeholders, driving effective communication and issue resolution.
  • Provide administrative, technical, and operational leadership throughout all construction phases.
  • Direct and oversee construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety, budget, and quality standards.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust and accountability.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting while communicating updates to district leadership.
  • Facilitate project meetings, ensuring timely resolution of action items and outstanding issues.
  • Mentor and guide project engineers and staff, supporting their professional development.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401K match.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8 paid holidays and a unique 'WorkAversary' holiday.
  • Health & Well-Being Allowance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Flexible hybrid/remote work options.
  • Paid leave for maternity, parental, and family medical reasons.
Full Job Description
The Project Manager is involved in the project from its early stages and assists the Owner with the development of project budgets, overall project schedules, selection of the design team and other tasks as requested. The PM monitors the development of project plans and specifications, updates project budgets and schedule as the project evolves, and assists the Owner with the bidding (where applicable) and award of the project.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for school district representatives, contractors, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, and Harris staff, facilitating effective communication, resolving complex project issues, and driving timely decision-making. Maintain overall accountability for project performance, client satisfaction, and successful project delivery.
  • Provide comprehensive administrative, technical, and operational leadership throughout all phases of construction, from pre-bid planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, closeout, and final acceptance. Ensure compliance with district policies, applicable codes, DSA requirements, and contract documents.
  • Direct and oversee all construction activities to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Proactively identify project risks and implement corrective actions to mitigate impacts to cost, schedule, and quality.
  • Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with school district stakeholders, campus administrators, consultants, contractors, and Harris team members. Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and partnership while consistently providing exceptional client service and communication.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting activities, providing regular updates to district leadership and other stakeholders regarding project status, risks, milestones, and financial performance.
  • Facilitate project meetings, prepare meeting agendas and minutes, track action items, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to project engineers, assistant project managers, inspectors, and other project staff, supporting professional development and successful project execution.

Qualifications and Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field
  • 6+ years of project, construction, or program management experience with increasing responsibilities in each assignment.
  • Experience with Division of State Architect (DSA) projects required with specific K-12 experience highly experience
  • OSHA-10 certification (required within 1 month of hiring)
  • Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
  • Additional certifications/licenses such as PMP or CCM highly preferred

Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $125K-150K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

In addition to base salary, we also offer:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• ESOP
• 401K Match
• PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
• Health & Well-Being Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
• Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave

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