Education Construction Project Manager - K-12 & Higher Ed

Charles Perry Partners, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability plans

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee education construction projects, including K‑12 and higher education, from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, quality, and client satisfaction while coordinating with owners, school districts, universities, architects, consultants, and trade partners. This role requires strong leadership of project teams, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to safety, regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing K-12 and/or higher education projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Experience working with public-sector clients, including school districts, colleges, and universities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting software.
• Commitment to safety and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead education construction projects through all phases.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, school districts, university representatives, architects, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Manage budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and overall project execution.
• Partner with field leadership to develop site logistics plans, phasing strategies, and construction sequencing for occupied campuses.
• Direct preconstruction activities, including estimating support, scope reviews, value engineering, and subcontractor procurement.
• Monitor project financial performance through forecasting, cost control, reporting, and profitability tracking.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, public procurement regulations, and owner-specific standards.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety and risk management on active educational environments.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control throughout project execution.
• Manage change orders, contract modifications, and resolve issues to minimize project impacts.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones align with academic calendars and occupancy requirements.
• Implement corrective action plans when schedule or budget concerns arise.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, including punch lists, commissioning, training, warranty documentation, and owner turnover.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support future opportunities and repeat business.
• Identify process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and innovative construction solutions.
• Mentor and support the growth of Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members.
• Participate in company initiatives, training programs, and business development efforts as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of project and company objectives.

Skills

Project management

Education construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Public-sector experience

Safety compliance

Education

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

OSHA certification

Tools

Project management software

Scheduling software

Budget tracking tools

Job description

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee education construction projects, including K‑12 and higher education, from preconstruction through closeout.

You will manage budgets, schedules, quality, and client satisfaction while coordinating with owners, school districts, universities, architects, consultants, and trade partners. This role requires strong leadership of project teams, excellent communication, and a deep commitment to safety, regulatory compliance,