Program Manager, K-12 Education DSA | Owner's Representative | San Mateo, CA MyGreat Recruitment

San Mateo, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Program Manager - K-12 Education (DSA)

Location: San Mateo CA
Salary: $190000 - $220000

Overview

This Program Manager leads a portfolio of K-12 education projects across the San Mateo and Peninsula area providing owners-side oversight for multiple concurrent projects and teams. The role is responsible for running a programnot a single projectwhile managing Senior Project Managers ensuring DSA compliance and serving as a trusted partner to school district leadership. The position requires deep California K-12 experience strong public-sector credibility and local presence.

Must Haves

12 years of progressive experience in owners-side construction management program management or public-sector project delivery
Proven experience leading multi-site multi-project K-12 education programs in California
Demonstrated ability to run a program rather than a single project with responsibility for multiple concurrent projects across multiple clients and locations
Direct experience managing mentoring and overseeing Senior Project Managers and project teams
Deep working knowledge of California DSA requirements processes and compliance expectations for K-12 projects
Strong credibility working with school districts superintendents facilities leadership and public-sector stakeholders
Experience navigating public procurement governance board approvals and community-facing processes
Demonstrated success managing scope schedule budget risk and quality across complex compliance-driven programs
Ability to synthesize program-level reporting forecasting and executive-level communication
Excellent written verbal and organizational communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common construction/project management platforms
Ability to live on or very near the San Mateo Peninsula area and travel locally without reliance on long bridge commutes

Nice to Haves

Experience working directly with Bay Area school districts and Peninsula-based education clients
Background delivering modernization upgrade or capital improvement programs rather than only ground-up construction
Familiarity with DSA closeout certification and post-construction requirements
Experience establishing or improving program-level standards processes and controls
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 Procore or similar scheduling and project controls tools
Professional certifications such as PMP CCM or DBIA
Experience supporting bond-funded programs or long-term capital improvement plans

Responsibilities

Serve as the owners-side Program Manager overseeing multiple K-12 projects across multiple school districts and locations
Lead and manage a portfolio of concurrent education projects ensuring consistency compliance and performance across the program
Directly manage mentor and oversee multiple Senior Project Managers and project teams
Act as a trusted advisor and primary program-level point of contact for district leadership and key stakeholders
Establish and maintain program-level controls for budget schedule risk reporting and quality
Ensure all projects comply with California DSA requirements public-sector processes and district standards
Coordinate architects engineers inspectors contractors and consultants across the full program
Provide clear executive-level reporting on program status risks forecasting and key decisions
Lead program-level planning prioritization and resource allocation across projects
Proactively identify and mitigate risks impacting schedule cost safety and compliance
Support procurement strategies consultant selection and contractor coordination as needed
Facilitate stakeholder meetings presentations and public-facing communications
Ensure successful delivery of projects while maintaining strong client relationships and long-term program continuity