K-12 Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their K-12 Market in Cambridge, MA. This role leads project coordination with schools and requires strong design and construction knowledge. Ideal candidates will excel in communication, collaboration, and leadership. Enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive benefits while contributing to impactful education projects.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Hybrid 2-3 in-office policy

Educational reimbursement

Mentor/protg program

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the design and construction process.
• Experience as a Project Manager and/or Project Architect.
• Ability to travel to client and project sites within the New England area.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for project duration.
• Present project information to clients and community stakeholders.
• Manage project schedule, budget, and scope.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Construction Management

Registered Architect license

MCPPO certification

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

SMMA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our K-12 Market in Cambridge, MA. Our exciting portfolio includes a large range of public, private, charter, and career technical schools throughout the New England area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the main point of contact for the duration of your projects.
• Present project information to clients, boards, and community stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction for internal design team members and external consultants.
• Foster collaboration among all team members.
• Manage project schedule, budget, and scope.
• Participate in the proposal process for project opportunities.
• Analyze technical challenges, review construction methods, and vet budget pricing for best construction options.

Qualifications:

• You want to make a difference in the world of schools.
• You have a solid understanding of the design and construction process.
• You have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• You enjoy collaborating with others.
• You are skilled at being the liaison between the client and the team.
• You are able to lead a team and project plan.
• You have experience as a Project Manager and/or a Project Architect.
• You are able to travel to client and project sites within the New England area.

Experience:

• Experience working with K-12 clients.
• Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) experience.
• Registered Architect license.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Construction Management.
• MCPPO certification.

About the SMMA K-12 Market:

We are architects, educational planners, project managers, interior designers, engineers, and site designers. Our unique combination of staff works collaboratively to create innovative and beautiful design solutions for all our school clients. We LOVE what we do and we are dedicated to providing the very best for the students and educators that we work with.

About the Firm:

70 years ago, SMMA pioneered an approach that integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to turn the most tangled design problems into refined and unexpected answers. Together, our diverse, integrated team of experts works across disciplines, sharing perspectives, inspirations, and ideas. We are bound by mutual trust, aligned by shared values, and united in focus on a single goal — our clients' success.

Our work spans seven markets: Development, Government, Higher Education, K-12, Life Sciences, Technology, and Workplace, with the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms.

SMMA is a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is an invested stakeholder. Our collective ownership fuels our passion for excellence, driving us to attract top talent and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Here, your voice matters, your ideas shape our future, and your success directly contributes to our shared growth.

Company Perks:

• Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• Hybrid 2-3 in-office policy.
• Competitive benefits including paid time off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, dental plan, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential emotional support, legal guidance, financial resources).
• Mentor/protg program.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Licensure and membership reimbursement.
• Lunch and Learns with internal and external speakers.