Project Manager, K-12 Construction — Build the Schools Your Community Learns In
Las Vegas, NV | Full-Time, Exempt | $115,000 – $135,000
The Opportunity
Few projects mean more to a community than a new school — and few test a PM's skills like building one. Our client, one of the Southwest's largest general contractors with 50 years of building and deep public works experience, is hiring a Project Manager with K-12 experience for ground-up school projects in the Las Vegas Valley. District stakeholders, public funding requirements, summer-critical schedules, and campuses that have to open on time for the first bell — this work rewards PMs who can plan sharp and deliver clean.
Why You'll Love It
Work that shows: Drive past a school you built, full of kids — few projects pay off like that
Ground-up ownership: Full project leadership from precon through ribbon cutting
Steady public pipeline: K-12 work means a durable backlog, not feast-or-famine
Full benefits + Nevada: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, PTO — no state income tax
What You'll Do
Lead ground-up K-12 projects end to end — budget, schedule, quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction
Own project financials: cost reports, forecasts, billings, and change management under public-funding scrutiny
Manage subcontractor buyout, contracts, and performance, including prevailing wage compliance
Drive schedules built around school-calendar realities — hard opening dates and summer-critical phases
Lead OAC meetings with district representatives, architects, and construction managers
Navigate public agency requirements — permitting, inspections, and jurisdictional coordination
Manage RFI, submittal, and procurement workflows to keep long-lead items ahead of schedule
Oversee closeout, commissioning, and turnover so campuses open ready for students
Mentor APMs and Project Engineers on your team
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent experience
5+ years of commercial construction project management with a general contractor
K-12 or public works ground-up experience strongly preferred — school district stakeholder management is a major plus
Working knowledge of public bidding, prevailing wage, and agency compliance requirements
Command of contracts, cost control, scheduling (P6/MS Project), and change management
Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
Clear, patient communication style suited to public stakeholders and community settings
Comfort working from a job trailer on an active construction site
Drug-free workplace. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Build something a whole community will use. Apply now.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Skills
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Regulatory Complianceunmatched
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School Buildingsunmatched
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