We're seeking a Project Manager to support Southern California school district clients in the planning, design, and construction of K-12 facility improvement projects. This role is ideal for a professional who understands how to successfully deliver projects on occupied campuses while maintaining a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors.
As an Owner's Representative, you'll work closely with district staff, school administrators, architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with District and DSA requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned K-12 construction and modernization projects from planning through closeout.
- Coordinate construction activities on occupied campuses, ensuring student safety and minimizing disruptions to school operations.
- Review project schedules, budgets, estimates, and cost forecasts.
- Develop and oversee campus logistics, phasing, and access plans.
- Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
- Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, quality, and safety compliance.
- Coordinate with DSA, inspectors, consultants, contractors, and district stakeholders.
- Identify project risks and support timely resolution of project issues.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular status reporting to district leadership.
- Support project closeout, punch list completion, commissioning, and turnover activities.
Your role keeps our company connected and we’ll support you with what you need to be successful. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you - so we can make big impacts on the world, together.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 5+ years of project management experience supporting construction or capital improvement projects.
- Experience working on occupied K-12, higher education, public agency, or institutional facilities.
- Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, project controls, contract administration, and construction management practices.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in active operating environments.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ideally You'll Have:
- Experience with California K-12 school districts and bond-funded programs.
- Knowledge of DSA requirements and public works project delivery.
- Experience with campus modernization and occupied campus construction.
- CCM, PMP, CMIT, PE, or RA certification.
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