Project Manager, Coordinator III

Clark County School District; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County School District is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager / Coordinator III to direct end-to-end execution of complex public works projects across active educational facilities. The role requires cross-functional leadership spanning procurement, budget control, contractor oversight, site safety, and quality assurance to deliver multi-million-dollar capital improvements on schedule.

Responsibilities include leading design reviews, managing bids, ensuring compliance with Nevada

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or current professional-technical employee with CCSD.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in related administrative roles.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end execution of complex public works design and construction projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, consultants, and district stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, bids, and contract management according to state regulations.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, pay applications, and change orders; prepare board items for contracts >$100K.
• Perform field QA/QC inspections and enforce code compliance (UBC/NFPA/OSHA/ADA/NEC).
• Coordinate with school admins, city authorities, utilities, and agencies to minimize impact on operations.
• Mentor staff and promote MBEs/WBEs participation in bidding processes.

Skills

Design Leadership

Budget & Financial Control

Procurement & Contracts

QA/QC & Safety

Stakeholder Coordination

Diversity Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Senior Construction Project Manager / Coordinator III

Role Summary

Direct end-to-end execution of complex public works design and construction projects across active educational facilities. Responsible for cross-functional leadership spanning procurement, budget control, contractor oversight, site safety, and quality assurance to deliver multi-million-dollar capital improvements on schedule and within parameters.

Key Achievements & Core Responsibilities

• Design & Scope Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary design reviews with architects, engineers, consultants, and district stakeholders; direct scope modifications and author Capital Authorization Forms (CAFs) to secure necessary project funding.
• Capital Budget & Financial Control: Oversee project financial health, including pay application approvals, cash flow tracking, schedule of values, and change order impact analysis (COA/RFP). Author board items for trustee approval on contracts exceeding $100K.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Direct end-to-end bidding and procurement processes—preparing bid advertisements, evaluating bidder qualifications, conducting pre-bid conferences, and ensuring strict adherence to prevailing wage statutes and Nevada Public Works regulations.
• On-Site Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation: Perform field inspections to monitor workmanship, resolve constructability issues in real-time, and enforce compliance with contract specifications, building codes (UBC, NFPA, OSHA, ADA, NEC), and safety standards.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination: Serve as primary liaison between school administrators, municipal authorities, utility companies, and external agencies to align construction phasing with minimal impact on school operations.
• Vendor Performance & Dispute Resolution: Oversee contractor/consultant performance, negotiate claims and schedule conflicts, and manage punch-list items and post-occupancy warranty resolutions.
• Team & Diversity Leadership: Supervise and evaluate project support staff. Act as district liaison to increase minority business enterprise (MBE/WBE) participation in the construction bidding process.

Position Requirements

Education and Training

An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or, Currently serving as a professional-technical employee with the Clark County School District.

Licenses and Certifications

A valid driver’s license that allows the employee/applicant to operate a vehicle in the state of Nevada.

Experience

• Satisfactory service in a corresponding or related position or have five (5) years of successful supervisory experience related to the administrative position.
• Three (3) years of construction project management experience, which includes experience with PC-based project management and scheduling software.
• Successful performance in the position held at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and training in leadership, management, and team building.
• Accomplished in the management of construction project teams, including staff, design professionals, program management firms, construction management firms, construction contractors, and other construction consulting services.
• Skilled in the administration and management of multiple design and construction projects occurring concurrently.
• Knowledgeable in negotiating design and construction contracts.
• Trained in quality control/quality assurance methods and the ability to apply these principles to the design and construction process.
• Experience in planning, tracking, evaluating, and reporting design and construction activities.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate detailed reports and utilize automated information management systems.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication, including customer service/satisfaction.
• Understanding of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) encompassing Public Works Projects.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national codes and regulations including, but not limited to: Universal Building Codes (UBC), Uniform Mechanical Codes (UMC), Uniform Plumbing Codes (UPC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American Disability Association (ADA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Life Safety Code, National Electric Codes (NEC), American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Information Service (CIS), and Clark County Nevada Public Works Construction Standards
• Capital Project Management
• Design & Constructability Reviews
• Contract Negotiations & RFPs
• Public Works & Code Compliance
• Budgeting & Financial Cash Flow
• Site Quality Assurance (QA/QC)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

*Note: Current/previous employers may be contacted for references, and selected candidates are subject to a thorough background investigation.