Project Manager - Ground Up K12 Project - Baltimore County, MD

Michael Page; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Gas card provided

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Michael Page seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex institutional construction programs in Maryland. The role focuses on delivering multi-million dollar projects for educational and mission-driven clients, with strong client interaction and day-to-day project ownership.

Responsibilities include preconstruction, budgeting, bidding, and managing CPM schedules, contracts, and cash flow. The PM will oversee CM-at-Risk type deliveries and collaborate with executives on high-stakes

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction.
• Led at least two projects as the primary Project Manager.
• Experience managing projects valued at $10M+, ideally $40M–$70M.
• Strong leadership in managing project teams and field staff.
• Ability to develop and manage complex CPM schedules.
• Experience with contract administration, schedule management, and cash flow.
• Experience with occupied renovations and construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from conceptual planning and preconstruction through closeout.
• Be actively involved in budgeting, estimating, and preconstruction phases.
• Assist with bidding, procurement, subcontractor selection, and trade package development.
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative throughout each project.
• Coordinate with estimating, field operations, consultants, and ownership teams.
• Conduct constructability reviews and develop trade scopes.

Skills

Leadership

CPM scheduling

Client communication

Contract administration

Cash flow management

Team management

Renovations experience

Tools

Primavera P6

Autodesk products

PlanGrid

Submittal Exchange

Job description

This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead complex institutional construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, including an immediate assignment supporting a $60M project for a premier educational client. The role offers significant client interaction, project ownership, and long-term career growth with a highly respected, award-winning builder.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, family-owned general contractor with approximately 70 employees and a strong reputation throughout the Greater Baltimore region. The company specializes in historic preservation, institutional, educational, defense, mission-critical, commercial, and renovation projects ranging from $5M to $500M in value. Known for combining large-firm capabilities with hands-on leadership involvement, the organization has built long-standing relationships with clients and trade partners while earning hundreds of industry awards. The Project Manager will play a critical role in delivering complex projects, and the Project Manager will have direct exposure to executive leadership and key client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Description

• Lead projects from conceptual planning and preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Become actively involved during budgeting, estimating, and preconstruction phases.
• Assist with bidding, procurement, subcontractor selection, and trade package development.
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative throughout the duration of each project.
• Coordinate closely with estimating, field operations, consultants, and ownership teams.
• Conduct constructability reviews and develop comprehensive trade scopes.
• Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract administration activities.
• Manage permitting efforts, utility coordination, project schedules, budgets, and cash flow.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure successful project execution.
• The Project Manager will oversee projects that are primarily delivered through the CM-at-Risk method.
• The Project Manager will support complex institutional and mission-driven projects, including educational facilities, museums, and university projects.

Profile

• 5-10 years of experience as a Project Manager within commercial construction.
• Successfully led at least two projects as the primary Project Manager.
• Experience managing projects valued at $10M+, with ideal experience in the $40M-$70M range.
• Strong leadership experience managing project teams and field staff.
• Ability to develop and manage complex CPM schedules.
• Experience with contract administration, schedule management, and cash flow management.
• Experience with occupied renovations and construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Preconstruction experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Autodesk products, PlanGrid, and Submittal Exchange.
• Experience working on institutional, educational, museum, or mission-driven projects is highly desirable.

Job Offer

• Salary: $120,000 - $140,000
• End-of-year bonus based on company profitability.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Gas card provided.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Opportunity to support a signature $60M Maryland School for the Blind project.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of institutional, educational, historic preservation, defense, and mission-critical projects.
• Strong executive involvement and mentorship from senior leadership.
• Stable, family-oriented culture with a long-standing reputation for quality and excellence.

Desired Skills and Experience

• maryland construction
• commercial construction
• project manager

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.