Senior Project Manager/OAR

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Project Development Manager to lead complex education construction project. This role oversees planning, development, procurement, and delivery from pre‑construction through closeout, ensuring safe, compliant execution with minimal disruption to academic operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project development, pre‑construction planning, and budgeting
• Manage procurement, RFPs, and contract negotiations
• Oversee schedule, cost control, and risk management
• Direct construction execution, QA/QC, and safety compliance
• Coordinate stakeholders across facilities, academics, and operations
• Ensure timely closeout, turnover, and warranty tracking
• Define scope and phasing strategies for classrooms, labs, libraries, residence halls, and athletic facilities
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and campus planners to align design with academic needs and regulatory requirements (ADA, fire safety, SCA standards for K‑12)
• Execute RFPs and negotiate contracts for CM‑at‑Risk or Design‑Build delivery methods commonly used in education projects
• Maintain integrated schedules and budgets for multi‑phase campus programs; manage change orders and funding approvals
• Coordinate with school boards, university leadership, faculty, and community groups; lead public meetings for K‑12 projects when required
• Enforce OSHA standards and campus safety protocols during construction on active sites
• Ensure timely turnover of classrooms and facilities before academic terms; manage punch lists and warranty periods

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in education/institutional construction leadership
• Proficiency with Primavera P6/MS Project, Procore, and BIM workflows
• Experience with CM‑at‑Risk and Design‑Build delivery methods
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• PMP or CCM certification
• LEED accreditation
• OSHA‑30

Compensation Range

$143,435.23 - $163,925.98

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 insuranceLife Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back‑Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV 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 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th 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.

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STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.