Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Mastery:

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. 

At Mastery, we’re on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices. 

Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated. 

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Position Summary:

The Construction Project Manager position will report directly to the Senior Director of Facilities and Capital Planning as well as interface with the COO and coordinate regularly with central and school-based operations team members and school Leaders. This position requires a qualified professional to manage, coordinate and initiate the short- and long- range capital projects and goals in support of Mastery’s mission, vision, and values. The Construction Project Manager will directly manage contractors, engineers and architectural partners. The position will be based out of Philadelphia.

• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables
• Predict resources needed to complete projects
• Report on work progress and budget matters
• Build relationships with quality subcontractors
• Instruct and supervise construction personnel and activities onsite
• Manage construction projects schedules and activities
• Comply with building and safety codes, and other state and local regulations
• Maintaining current drawings and engineering records
• Manage projects to aligned and agreed-upon designs and plans
• Manage construction manager and oversee their work
• Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, and subcontractors

• Experience managing teams and creating systems
• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, general computer and project management software
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• Degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field
• A minimum of five years of experience in construction and/or property management, with a minimum of three years in a supervisory capacity
• Preferred experience running multiple projects within education environment (e.g., school district or university settings)

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as required, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as: traveling to network campuses; maneuvering in office spaces (including standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away); stooping, kneeling, reaching file cabinets/shelves; fine finger and hand manipulation in use of computer, chalkboard, dry erase, &/or projectors; filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; sitting for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard/mouse, and typing.

• Position requires local &/or regional travel to Mastery and other sites. Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle, or access to reliable transportation

• External candidates hired for this role are eligible for a $3,000 signing bonus  as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses!
• The Construction Project Manager at Mastery can expect a starting salary between $62,700 to $76,600, based on education and experience, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses. Each offer is made in alignment with Mastery’s compensation philosophy and commitment to pay equity, ensuring fairness and consistency across our team.

Mastery's Benefits Package:

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings!

Annual Calendar:

As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our  calendar here . We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!

Why You Should Apply:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Mastery may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist Mastery's Talent Acquisition Team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.