K-12 Construction & Modernization Program Manager, San Francisco

AECO; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager II to support K-12 educational facility programs in San Francisco. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver school construction and modernization projects for public sector clients, overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has experience managing complex programs from planning through construction closeout, with strong leadership and communication skills to support student and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field and 2+ years of relevant or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of K-12 construction and modernization programs, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Manage multiple capital improvement projects simultaneously, including new school construction, renovations, campus expansions, and facility upgrades.
• Coordinate with school district representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor program performance, identify project risks, and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes.
• Review project schedules, cost estimates, change orders, and contract documentation.
• Facilitate meetings with clients and project teams and prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
• Support procurement activities, consultant selection processes, and construction contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, educational facility standards, safety requirements, and district policies.
• Track program budgets and forecast project costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while fostering strong client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Construction delivery methods

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Project Manager II to support K-12 educational facility programs in San Francisco. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver school construction and modernization projects for public sector clients, overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has experience managing complex programs from planning through construction closeout, with strong leadership and communication skills to support student and community outcomes.