Project Manager - Construction

Douglas County School District; Colorado; On-site; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Critical illness insurance

EAP

401(k) plan

403(b) plan

457 plan

Voluntary 403(b) match

Job summary

Douglas County School District in Colorado is seeking a Project Manager - Construction to lead district construction and renovation projects from design through warranty. You will act as the District agent with architects, engineers, and contractors, coordinating schedules, budgets, and compliance with district requirements.

The role requires negotiating scopes, editing bid documents, and facilitating district meetings.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate scopes of work and fees for professional services including surveyors and A/E, etc.
• Coordinate design reviews with district staff and consultants to ensure district requirements are met.
• Edit bid and contract documents and schedules; facilitate district/architect/GC meetings.
• Track budgets, schedules and status updates for construction projects; ensure warranty provisions.
• Review payments and manage warranty period and post-construction activities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Architecture

Bachelor's Degree: Construction Management

Job description

## Project Manager - ConstructionApply: West Building B - Construction and Transportation Fleet: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 23, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): Req-00082988## Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out.*REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!*## **Job Posting Title:**Project Manager - Construction## Job Description:Serves as District Agent with all project stakeholders during the design, bidding/award, construction and warranty phases of any authorized district construction or renovation activity on a per project basis. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):## Responsibilities:--- Negotiate scopes of work and fees for professional services including, but not limited to, agreements for surveyors, architect/engineer (A/E) services, geotechnical investigations, material testing and construction observation, mechanical testing and balancing, mechanical commissioning, security systems, State Division of Fire Safety Third Party Inspectors, etc..--- Critique potential designs to incorporate District criteria and assist A/Es in preparing construction budgets and in establishing overall time lines and delivery schedules. Act as liaison between District stakeholders and designers to assure all District technical guidelines and educational requirements are addressed. Coordinate frequent scope development meetings with building managers and school staffs.--- Throughout design confirm that A/Es incorporate all local, state and federal agency code requirements.--- Edit front-end (terms and General Conditions) bid and contract documents and schedules.--- Serve as the District agent at design and construction-related meetings including, but not limited to Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Document phase reviews, pre-construction, pre-submittal and pre-installation conferences. Facilitate the weekly District/School/Architect/General Contractor meetings from the start of the project through project acceptance.--- Create and maintain status reports and budget updates on construction projects to District Stakeholders and constituents.--- Coordinate District-supplied items with General Contractors, including but not limited to all Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Instructional Materials.--- Manage and coordinate construction activities with building and school occupant schedules.--- Serve as the District agent with A/Es, consultants and General Contractors regarding construction concerns and in determining validity of fee increase requests and change order requests.--- Review and approve A/E, consultant and General Contractor payment applications.--- Determine if Final Completion and Final Acceptance requirements have been met and establish the warranty period start date.--- Manage warranty issues throughout the twelve-month warranty period.--- Manage process improvement programs and projects.--- Participate in workshops and professional development events.--- Facilitate cross-functional working teams and oversee projects to implement best practices.--- Calculate, document and communicate positive results from innovations.--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.--- Analyze architect/engineer (A/E), consultant, General Contractor and subcontractor qualifications to determine pre-qualified participants for all projects.## **Work Experience:**## Certifications:## Education:Bachelor's Degree: Architecture, Bachelor's Degree: Construction Management## Skills:## Position Type:Regular## Primary Location:West Building B - Construction and Transportation Fleet## One Year Only (Yes or No):No## Scheduled Hours Per Week:40## FTE:1.00## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:260 Work Days* *(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)*## **Minimum Hire Rate:**$83,975.65 USD Annual## **Maximum Hire Rate:**$105,593.14 USD Annual## Full Salary Range:$83,975.65 USD - $127,210.64 USD Annual* *All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.*## Benefits:This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.## Time Off Plans:This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.## This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:December 23, 2026