Construction Project Manager – K–12 Educational Projects

Teksky LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead K–12 educational construction projects on-site in the Dallas area. You will oversee renovations, additions, and new construction within occupied school environments, coordinating district representatives, architects, engineers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include program scheduling, budget oversight, change management, and ensuring quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 7–10 years of construction management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing K–12 educational facility construction projects.
• Experience with occupied campus renovations, additions, and new construction.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Public-sector procurement and contracting experience preferred.
• Background as an Owner's Representative, CMAR, or General Contractor preferred.
• Familiarity with Texas school district construction programs and bond-funded projects is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate with school district representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and address cost, schedule, quality, and safety issues.
• Review schedules, submittals, RFIs, pay apps, and change orders.
• Conduct project meetings and maintain minutes and action items.
• Minimize disruption to school operations during construction.
• Monitor budgets, contingencies, and forecast costs.
• Conduct site visits to ensure plans, specs, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and turnover.
• Ensure closeout documentation such as warranties and operation manuals.

Skills

Construction Project Planning and

K–12 School Construction and Renov

Budget and Cost Control

Project Scheduling and Risk Management

Contractor and Subcontractor Coord.

Change Order Management

Quality Assurance and Safety

Client and Stakeholder Communication

Project Documentation and Closeout

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Project Manager – K–12 Educational Projects

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee K–12 educational construction projects, including school renovations, additions, and new construction. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing construction projects in occupied school environments, coordinating stakeholders, controlling budgets, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting established quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction projects, from preconstruction and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate with school district representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and address issues affecting cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
• Review contractor schedules, submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and change orders.
• Conduct project meetings and maintain meeting minutes, action items, and project documentation.
• Minimize disruption to school operations during construction activities.
• Monitor project budgets, evaluate change orders, track contingencies, and forecast costs.
• Conduct construction site visits to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, punch lists, and final project turnover.
• Ensure completion of warranties, operation manuals, as-built drawings, and other closeout documentation.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 7–10 years of construction management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing K–12 educational facility construction projects.
• Experience with occupied campus renovations, additions, and new construction.
• Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Experience with public-sector procurement and contracting preferred.
• Background as an Owner's Representative, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), or General Contractor preferred.
• Familiarity with Texas school district construction programs and bond-funded projects is an advantage.

Required Skills

• Construction Project Planning and Execution
• K–12 School Construction and Renovation
• Budget and Cost Control
• Project Scheduling and Risk Management
• Contractor and Subcontractor Coordination
• Change Order Management and Contract Administration
• Quality Assurance and Construction Safety
• Client and Stakeholder Communication
• Project Documentation and Closeout
• Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
• LEED Accredited Professional

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visit active construction sites and travel between project locations.
• Ability to walk job sites, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, and perform other routine physical activities.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Key Performance Expectations

• Project Schedule Adherence
• Budget Performance
• Change Order and Cost Management
• Safety and Quality Performance
• Client Satisfaction and Stakeholder Communication
• Successful Project Completion and Closeout

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable equal opportunity laws.