Project Manager (Education)

Who We Are

Our Education team partners with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and universities to design and manage transformative programs that align with their goals. We partner with institutions on projects including:

• Modernization and expansion of facilities

• Infrastructure improvements for safety and sustainability

• Development of specialized spaces such as laboratories, research centers, and classrooms.

Position Description:

• Lead a construction team in accordance with district and program policies and procedures for College construction bond operations

• Train team on all PMO policies and procedures

• Follow and successfully execute program Quality Management System

• Report and collaborate with Program Management Office on all project matters

• Review and develop contract documents

• Plan, Organize, direct, coordinate, and report performance of College Project Management team and construction projects

• Identify risk and create risk mitigation plans successfully

• Documents and reports all project data accurately and in a timely manner

• Create and present project and college data clearly to multiple stakeholder groups

• Successfully manage and execute 5 to 10 projects simultaneously, ranging in construction value and complexity from $5M to $100M each

• Successfully delivering construction projects on schedule and within budget

• Coordination of budget and schedule information with the Relocation Project Manager regarding FF&E, Asset Disposition/Surplus, and Relocation

• Review all deliverables from designers in the different design phases. While in construction, the Project Manager will review the construction change documents (CCD’s) and provide written comments to the Design Team prior to submittal to DSA.

• Successfully closeout projects to include DSA closeout and PMO/District closeout

• Tracks all project status and provides management reports relative to overall program relative to construction project delivery schedules

• Tracks status and provides management reports relative to scheduling, cost control, staffing and other related construction contract requirements

• Reviews and inspects construction site offices to assess performance of construction teams and adherence to legal requirements

• Reviews recommended actions in resolving disputes relative to construction projects

• Directs and assists in outreach efforts to provide information about college projects

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Review and negotiate change order items with the contractor and DBE team.

Experienced Required

• 7+ years experience in Management of multiple construction projects; experience within a large capital improvement program and familiarity with relevant Public Codes

• 2 years’ experience in Educational Facility Construction

• BA or BS in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

• Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes or similar

• Knowledge of all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design and closeout

• Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM)

• Experience in alternative delivery method

• Experience with using a web based project management system such as Proliance and/or Procore.

• OSHA-10 certification (required within 1 month of hiring)

• Valid Driver's License with satisfactory driving record required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sustainability Project Leadership: experience managing capital improvement or sustainability-focused projects such as energy efficiency upgrades, electrification initiatives, HVAC modernization, building performance optimization, or renewable energy installations (e.g., solar PV, battery storage).

• Engineering Background: experience in electrical and/or mechanical engineering, including design review, system analysis, and oversight of technical installations impacting energy use, indoor environmental quality, and long-term asset performance, MEP system commissioning.

• Stakeholder & Team Management: ability to lead multidisciplinary teams—including architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, DSA stakeholders and coordinate with faculty, facilities staff, administrators, and campus users to deliver complex sustainability projects.

About Harris

Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 280 employee-owners.

Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organized social and team building events.

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary range offered for this position is $92-140K. 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

Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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