Project Manager

Centurion Selection; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Centurion Selection is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to oversee K-12 construction projects throughout Hartford, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in commercial construction and manage all project phases from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role emphasizes strong leadership and communication skills, with benefits including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Experience managing K-12, educational, municipal, or institutional projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of K-12 construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and execution.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.
• Monitor project schedules, costs, and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

A leading employee-owned (ESOP) General Contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to oversee K-12 school construction projects throughout Hartford, Connecticut. The company specializes in commercial, institutional, and educational construction and is committed to delivering high-quality projects through collaboration, innovation, and strong client partnerships.

Position Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing all phases of K-12 school construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will play a key leadership role in ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of K-12 construction projects including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and project execution
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor project schedules, costs, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery
• Review and manage contracts, change orders, submittals, RFIs, and project documentation
• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication to all stakeholders
• Collaborate with field operations to maintain safety and quality standards
• Identify and resolve project risks and challenges proactively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial construction
• Experience managing K-12, educational, municipal, or institutional projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and advancement opportunities