Project Manager - K12 Construction

As the Project Manager, you will report to a Senior Project Director and take full ownership of large‑scale, multi‑million‑dollar commercial projects from pre‑construction through closeout.

• Lead full project lifecycle management across ground‑up commercial and institutional builds
• Drive robust pre‑construction planning, including schedules, budgets, early buyout, and value‑engineering solutions
• Oversee large subcontractor teams, ensuring alignment on safety, sequencing, manpower, QA/QC, and project milestones
• Manage complex procurement packages, long‑lead items, and high‑value vendor negotiations
• Maintain rigorous cost control, forecasting, change management, and financial reporting
• Serve as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and strong stakeholder relationships
• Partner closely with field leadership to ensure seamless coordination between office and site teams

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Rapid growth with clear progression to Senior Project ManagerLead major ground‑up projects with strong leadership support

For the Project Manager, we are seeking:

• Strong tenure with no more than ~3 companies within the last decade
• Proven success leading large commercial or K‑12 ground‑up projects as the Lead Project Manager
• Experience with project buyout, procurement strategy, and full financial ownership
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with the presence to work directly with owners, architects, and senior leadership
• A collaborative, low‑ego, driven personality aligned with a fast‑paced team culture

Our client is a well‑established, award‑winning construction organization with a significant national footprint and a long history of delivering high‑quality educational and commercial facilities. With a modern, state‑of‑the‑art office environment and strong operational leadership, they are known for consistent repeat business, career development opportunities, and a culture built on teamwork, humility, and excellence in project delivery. The business is experiencing substantial growth, creating multiple new openings across its project management function.

• Base Salary: $120,000-$145,000
• Bonus: ~ 15% of base salary
• Vehicle: $800/month truck allowance
• Gas Card & Toll Tag
• Benefits: PTO, 401(k) match, and comprehensive benefits
• Tech Package: iPad, iPhone
• Career Growth: Clear pathway to Senior Project Manager in a rapidly expanding environment
• Environment: Modern, state‑of‑the‑art office and strong leadership support