Project Manager- Education

Project Manager- Education page is loaded## Project Manager- Educationlocations: Los Angeles, Californiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: JR4549STV is seeking a Project Manager, K-12 for our PM/CM group in Los Angeles.The K-12 Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, execution, and completion of K-12 school construction projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards, timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. This role involves collaborating with architects, contractors, vendors, school administrators, and local government entities to deliver safe, functional, and sustainable educational environments for students and staff.**Key Responsibilities:****Project Planning & Coordination:*** Manage the entire lifecycle of K-12 construction projects, including new school buildings, renovations, expansions, and facility improvements.* Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.* Lead pre-construction meetings to ensure project goals and expectations are clearly defined.* Coordinate with school district personnel to ensure project goals align with district objectives.**Budget and Financial Management:*** Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring the project stays within budget.* Review and approve project invoices and payment applications.* Provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders, highlighting potential cost overruns or savings.**Team Leadership & Communication:*** Lead and supervise project teams, including architects, engineers, construction workers, and subcontractors.* Serve as the primary point of contact between all project stakeholders (school district, contractors, consultants, local authorities, and the community).* Organize and lead regular project meetings, providing updates on progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones.**Regulatory Compliance & Safety:*** Ensure all construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, zoning laws, and environmental standards.* Ensure all safety standards and procedures are followed on-site to protect workers, students, and staff.* Obtain necessary permits and approvals before commencing construction.**Risk Management & Problem Solving:*** Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.* Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during construction, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and quality.* Ensure any changes to project scope, schedule, or budget are documented and communicated to stakeholders.**Quality Assurance:*** Monitor construction work to ensure it meets established quality standards and specifications.* Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and maintain quality control.* Ensure that final construction is thoroughly inspected and completed to satisfaction before handover.**Post-Construction & Handover:*** Ensure all necessary documentation, warranties, and manuals are provided at project completion.* Oversee the transition of the completed project to the school district, ensuring that all operational needs are met.* Coordinate post-construction inspections and punch lists for project close-out.**Qualifications:*** **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. + Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, or similar credentials are preferred.* **Experience:** + Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects, preferably in the K-12 education sector or other institutional/educational facilities. + Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects with multiple stakeholders. + Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and contract management. + Familiarity and experience with school construction grant funding applications and procedures* **Skills & Abilities:** + Strong understanding of construction processes, including project management, site development, and building codes. + Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. + Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. + Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend) and Microsoft Office Suite. + Knowledge of safety regulations, risk management, and environmental sustainability practices.Compensation Range:$109,771.86 - $146,362.48STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society MembershipsSTV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category.STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.Learn more at. #J-18808-Ljbffr