Wide range of voluntary benefits, including pet insurance and critical illness coverage
401(k) with day-one eligibility and generous company match
Generous time off, including 10 paid holidays and a growing PTO plan
Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
Full Job Description
About this Role:
Consertus is seeking a Project Manager to represent the Owner's interests on K-12 school construction and renovation projects-from early planning and procurement, through preconstruction, and continuing through closeout. This role owns the overall delivery of assigned projects - schedule, budget, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination - working closely with the on-site Construction Manager, architects, engineers, and district facilities staff. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable communicating with district stakeholders while keeping projects on track.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the owner's representative for assigned K-12 projects, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget from pre-construction through closeout
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cash flow projections, updating regularly as the project progresses
Administer contracts, including review and processing of submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve design questions and ensure design intent is carried through construction
Partner with the on-site Construction Manager to align field activity with the overall project plan and address issues as they arise
Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to district stakeholders, facilities staff, and the Program Manager
Support procurement and bidding processes, including scope development, bid review, and contractor qualification
Ensure compliance with public bidding requirements, prevailing wage, and district procurement policies
Coordinate project phasing and sequencing around the school calendar to minimize disruption to students and staff
Manage risk identification and mitigation planning at the project level
Track and manage project closeout, including punch list resolution, as-builts, warranties, and final documentation
Prepare and present project status reports and updates for internal and district review
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field (preferred)
Minimum 10 years of experience in project/construction management of commercial and/or public facilities
5+ years of project management experience in construction; K-12 or public education project experience preferred
Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, and cost/budget management
Familiarity with public bidding, prevailing wage, and school construction requirements a plus
Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience coordinating across owners, designers, and contractors
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Excellent interpersonal/soft skills is a must
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
A wide range of voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, pre-paid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance
401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%
Generous time off, including 10 paid holidays, and a PTO plan that starts at 15 days annually, growing up to 25 days with tenure
Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
