Project Manager

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners partners with a well-established general contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead K-12 projects from preconstruction through closeout in the Dallas area. You will own budgets, schedules, buyouts, and cost control while maintaining strong relationships with school districts and project stakeholders.

This role offers a steady backlog of bond-funded education work, opportunities to mentor junior staff, and a path for advancement within a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management with a GC
• Direct K-12 or educational project experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience with CMAR, CSP, or design-build delivery
• Strong working knowledge of Procore, MS Project or P6, and estimating tools
• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Solid client-facing communication skills and the ability to work with public owners and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up and renovation/addition K-12 projects
• Own budget, schedule, buyout, and cost control
• Serve as the primary contact for school districts, architects, and owner's reps
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts, and change orders
• Coordinate phasing and safety plans for occupied campuses, including summer turnovers
• Lead OAC meetings, monthly reporting, and pay applications
• Mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers, and work closely with field leadership

Skills

PM with GC

K-12 experience

CMAR CSP

Design-build

Procore

MS Project

P6

Estimating tools

Client-facing

Education

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

Tools

Procore

MS Project

P6

Job description

Taylor Ryan is partnering with a well-established general contractor with a strong track record in educational construction. They're looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead K-12 projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role offers a steady backlog of bond-funded school work, a collaborative team, and real room to grow.

What You'll Do

• Lead ground-up and renovation/addition K-12 projects
• Own budget, schedule, buyout, and cost control
• Serve as the primary contact for school districts, architects, and owner's reps
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts, and change orders
• Coordinate phasing and safety plans for occupied campuses, including summer turnovers
• Lead OAC meetings, monthly reporting, and pay applications
• Mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers, and work closely with field leadership

What You Bring

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management with a GC
• Direct K-12 or educational project experience (strongly preferred)
• Experience with CMAR, CSP, or design-build delivery
• Strong working knowledge of Procore, MS Project or P6, and estimating tools
• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Solid client-facing communication skills and the ability to work with public owners and stakeholders

Why This Role

• Stable pipeline of bond-funded school projects
• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k) with match
• Vehicle or car allowance, PTO, and paid holidays