Education Facilities Projects Manager

Various Locations - Facilities; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Project Manager - Operations to oversee district capital and facilities projects across multiple locations. You will coordinate with departments, manage schedules, risks, and budgets, and report progress to leadership.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Starting date is immediate; the position is full-time and on-site, based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 60 College Hours or equivalent relevant field experience.
• 2 years experience in Project Management or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including keen attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Must possess a Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean motor vehicle record that meets District safety standards.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management skills for the Facilities Department and any other projects across the district including, but not limited to, project planning, leading cross-functional teams in implementation, etc.
• Create and distribute draft agendas, provide advance materials, and execute follow-up for meetings and events. Extensively document project related activities and findings, quantify results, and communicate project results and conclusions to stakeholders, collaborators, and district leaders.
• Conduct rigorous data analysis and external research to support leadership decision-making regarding projects and priorities.
• Work with executive staff and others to ensure project priorities are in alignment with the District's core goals.
• Manage data collection and dissemination for special projects and make sure data is updated, timely, and relevant.
• Performs project management duties, including planning, prioritizing, and coordinating.
• Determines and deploys resources required to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring project objectives fulfilled.
• Maintains and provides regular comprehensive status reports and project schedules.
• Builds relationships and liaises with various central office departments, school leaders, teachers, and community partners as appropriate.
• Leads and/or attends various meetings to communicate information, advise, recommend and make presentations created to present technical proposals/plans/documentation.
• Coordinate the development, submission, and tracking of Board items for construction projects.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing administration of the work order system.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor construction-related projects, maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to established timelines and deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

MS Office

Education

60 college hours / equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Project Manager - Operations to oversee district capital and facilities projects across multiple locations. You will coordinate with departments, manage schedules, risks, and budgets, and report progress to leadership.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Starting date is immediate; the position is full-time and on-site, based in Kansas City, Missouri.