Construction Project Manager - Higher Education

Michael Page; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Generous PTO

Vehicle allowance

Competitive bonus structure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee K-12 and higher education construction projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The role emphasizes managing ground-up and renovation work while keeping budgets, schedules, quality, and client satisfaction in check.

Join a well-established general contractor with a strong education-sector presence, collaborative culture, and leadership support. Opportunity for long-term projects and career growth within a commodity-driven, complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is advantageous.
• Experience as a Project Manager with a general contractor is required.
• K-12 and/or higher education construction project experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and cost reporting.
• Experience with subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage K-12 and higher education projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, and field leadership teams.
• Monitor project financial performance and address risks proactively.
• Support schedule development and milestone achievement.
• Oversee project reporting, cost controls, and monthly forecasting.
• Ensure successful project turnover, punch list, and closeout.
• Foster strong client relationships and drive repeat business opportunities.

Skills

Construction PM

K-12 / Higher Ed

Budget & Schedule

Stakeholder Mgmt

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Mgmt/related

Job description

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee K-12 and higher education construction projects throughout Dallas Fort Worth. This opportunity is ideal for a driven project management professional with experience leading ground-up and renovation projects while maintaining budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.

Join a well-established general contractor with a strong presence in the education sector and a reputation for delivering complex institutional projects. This organization offers a collaborative culture, long-term project opportunities, excellent leadership support, and a commitment to professional growth and career advancement.

Description

• Manage K-12 and higher education construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration activities.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, consultants, and field leadership teams.
• Monitor project financial performance and proactively address risks.
• Support schedule development and ensure milestone achievement.
• Oversee project reporting, cost controls, and monthly forecasting.
• Ensure successful project turnover, punch list completion, and closeout.
• Foster strong client relationships and drive repeat business opportunities.

Profile

A successful Construction Project Manager should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is advantageous.
• Experience as a Project Manager with a general contractor is required.
• K-12 and/or higher education construction project experience is required.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and cost reporting.
• Experience with subcontractor buyout, contract administration, and change management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with owners, architects, and project stakeholders.
• Experience leading multiple project phases simultaneously is an advantage.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Job Offer

• Base salary between $121,500 and $141,200.
• Competitive bonus structure.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Vehicle allowance.
• Strong long-term career growth opportunities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Construction Project Management
• Commercial Construction
• Educational Construction
• K-12 Construction
• Higher Education Construction
• Budget Management
• Project Controls
• Change Orders
• Contract Administration
• Subcontractor Management
• Cost Control
• Scheduling
• Preconstruction
• RFIs
• Submittals
• Client Relations
• General Contracting
• Construction Operations
• Project Manager experience with a general contractor
• Experience managing K-12 and/or higher education projects
• History of delivering projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control experience
• Contract administration and change-order management experience
• Owner, architect, and consultant coordination experience
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and project stakeholders
• Successful delivery of complex institutional construction projects

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.