Construction Project Manager

Monograph; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Primer is seeking an experienced Real Estate Project Manager to oversee school conversion projects. The role involves managing construction processes, negotiating costs, and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and local real estate relationships in Florida or Alabama.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management.
• Experience with school conversions or similar projects.
• Familiarity with local permitting processes in Florida/Alabama.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial due diligence for project feasibility.
• Oversee all aspects of construction management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for contractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

About Primer

Fixing our K-12 education system is a civilizationally-important problem. We believe that all of our problems — including the ones that dominate the headlines — are downstream of education.

We have a simple thesis on how to solve it: empower 1,000's of educators to launch microschools in their communities.

We believe the historical tradeoff between price (tuition) and quality is a false dichotomy.

PrimerOS automates and eliminates much of the costs of traditional schools. Microschools have a structural advantage — asset-light real estate — which means much lower capex and opex. You put it together, and you get something that's never existed before: a world-class education that's accessible to normal American families and can rapidly scale.

About the Role

Primer is seeking an experienced Real Estate Project Manager with a strong background in school conversion projects. This role involves overseeing construction processes, managing external contractors, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise and local relationships to enhance project outcomes while maintaining strict budget and quality controls.

Responsibilities

1. Pre-Construction Management:

   • Conduct initial due diligence to assess project feasibility, requirements, timeline, and cost.

   • Utilize local relationships to streamline pre-construction and permitting processes.

2. Cost Optimization:

   • Leverage negotiation skills to reduce overall build-out costs and secure favorable contractor agreements.

   • Apply value engineering expertise to identify cost-saving opportunities.

3. Project Execution:

   • Oversee all aspects of construction management to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards.

   • Monitor and manage construction schedules to accelerate timelines and meet launch goals.

4. Facilities Management:

   • Provide improved facilities support by managing CapEx and facilities projects for existing and new locations.

   • Ensure proper coordination between real estate and operations teams to maintain operational continuity.

5. Stakeholder Communication:

   • Act as the primary point of contact for contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, with a focus on school conversions or similar projects.

• Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of reducing build-out costs.

• Experience in value engineering and construction bid optimization.

• Familiarity with local permitting processes and regulations in Florida and/or Alabama

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in project management software and construction tools.

If this sounds like you, fill out the application below with a bit about yourself and we'll take it from there! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at [e-mail].