K-12 Education PM — Design-Driven, Employee-Owned

DLR Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking a K-12 Education Project Manager to lead one or more complex projects in Denver, CO. You will manage project teams, coordinate with consultants, and ensure schedules, budgets, and fees are met.

This is a hands-on senior role focused on delivering high-quality educational design. You will contribute to business development, prepare and negotiate scope, and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Interior Design.
• 8+ years of professional experience including 5+ years as a project manager.
• Proficiency in Vantagepoint, Planifi, INDEPRO and Microsoft Suite (including Project).
• High proficiency in standard A/E/I/P software and design tools.
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with multitasking ability.
• Working knowledge of local building and zoning codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of one or more projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with external consultants and manage project teams.
• Ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and fees.
• Maintain high standards of quality and design excellence.
• Support business development through RFQ/RFP processes and interviews.
• Lead and coordinate teams to meet scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Provide leadership and recruit project team members as needed.
• Communicate project status and adjust plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with design leaders to integrate design expertise across phases.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Interior Design

Tools

Vantagepoint

Planifi

INDEPRO

Microsoft Project

Job description

DLR Group is seeking a K-12 Education Project Manager to lead one or more complex projects in Denver, CO. You will manage project teams, coordinate with consultants, and ensure schedules, budgets, and fees are met.

This is a hands-on senior role focused on delivering high-quality educational design. You will contribute to business development, prepare and negotiate scope, and maintain strong client relationships.