Project Manager, K-12

STV is seeking a Project Manager K-12 for our PM/CM group in Connecticut.

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:

  • Bachelors 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:

Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV 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 Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs 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.