Project Manager - Construction

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Job Posting Title:

Project Manager - Construction

Job Description:

Serves as District Agent with all project stakeholders during the design, bidding/award, construction and warranty phases of any authorized district construction or renovation activity on a per project basis. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

--- Negotiate scopes of work and fees for professional services including, but not limited to, agreements for surveyors, architect/engineer (A/E) services, geotechnical investigations, material testing and construction observation, mechanical testing and balancing, mechanical commissioning, security systems, State Division of Fire Safety Third Party Inspectors, etc..

--- Critique potential designs to incorporate District criteria and assist A/Es in preparing construction budgets and in establishing overall time lines and delivery schedules. Act as liaison between District stakeholders and designers to assure all District technical guidelines and educational requirements are addressed. Coordinate frequent scope development meetings with building managers and school staffs.

--- Throughout design confirm that A/Es incorporate all local, state and federal agency code requirements.

--- Edit front-end (terms and General Conditions) bid and contract documents and schedules.

--- Serve as the District agent at design and construction-related meetings including, but not limited to Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Document phase reviews, pre-construction, pre-submittal and pre-installation conferences. Facilitate the weekly District/School/Architect/General Contractor meetings from the start of the project through project acceptance.

--- Create and maintain status reports and budget updates on construction projects to District Stakeholders and constituents.

--- Coordinate District-supplied items with General Contractors, including but not limited to all Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Instructional Materials.

--- Manage and coordinate construction activities with building and school occupant schedules.

--- Serve as the District agent with A/Es, consultants and General Contractors regarding construction concerns and in determining validity of fee increase requests and change order requests.

--- Review and approve A/E, consultant and General Contractor payment applications.

--- Determine if Final Completion and Final Acceptance requirements have been met and establish the warranty period start date.

--- Manage warranty issues throughout the twelve-month warranty period.

--- Manage process improvement programs and projects.

--- Participate in workshops and professional development events.

--- Facilitate cross-functional working teams and oversee projects to implement best practices.

--- Calculate, document and communicate positive results from innovations.

--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

--- Analyze architect/engineer (A/E), consultant, General Contractor and subcontractor qualifications to determine pre-qualified participants for all projects.

Work Experience:

Certifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree: Architecture, Bachelor's Degree: Construction Management

Skills:

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

West Building B - Construction and Transportation Fleet

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$83,975.65 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$105,593.14 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$83,975.65 USD - $127,210.64 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

December 23, 2026