Project Manager- Higher Education

STV; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 116,930 - 133,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV is seeking a Project Manager–Higher Education to lead capital projects on campus in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. You will coordinate planning, design, and construction from concept to closeout, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role requires collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and university stakeholders, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and institutional standards.

Qualifications

• Educational background in CM/architecture/engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in managing construction projects, higher ed preferred.
• Experience with large-scale, complex institutional projects.
• Familiar with building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling and risk management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Procore, Buildertrend or MS Project experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate planning, design, procurement, construction and closeout phases.
• Maintain documentation: contracts, logs, change orders, minutes, reports.
• Facilitate communication among university staff, contractors, and architects.
• Review designs for compliance with standards and sustainability goals.
• Negotiate and administer contracts; approve invoices and change orders.
• Lead meetings and report progress to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Buildertrend

MS Project

Job description

STV is seeking a Project Manager–Higher Education for our PM/CM group in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

The Project Manager for Higher Education will oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital projects on campus, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with the institution's quality standards. The CPM will work closely with architects, contractors, engineers, and university stakeholders to coordinate all aspects of the construction process from concept through to project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the institution's specifications.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Coordinate all phases of the project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all parties, including university staff, contractors, architects, and consultants.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, project logs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports.
• Work with the planning and design teams to define project scope, objectives, and schedules.
• Facilitate coordination between design professionals and university stakeholders to align project goals with institutional needs.
• Review project designs for compliance with university standards, regulations, and sustainability goals.
• Ensure that all applicable codes, laws, and safety standards are followed during the design and construction processes.
• Manage the selection and procurement of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Negotiate and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Oversee the bidding process and recommend contractors/vendors to senior management.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and monitor project budgets to prevent cost overruns.
• Approve contractor invoices and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Implement cost-saving measures and value engineering techniques when appropriate.
• Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure construction projects adhere to safety protocols, environmental standards, and institutional policies.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance and quality control.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for any issues that arise during construction, resolving conflicts as they occur.
• Provide regular updates to university leadership, stakeholders, and department heads on the status of projects.
• Organize and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions, milestones, and action items.
• Ensure that all stakeholders are informed of any changes or delays affecting the project timeline or budget.
• Ensure that all punch-list items are completed to the institution's satisfaction.
• Coordinate the transfer of building operations and maintenance information to university facilities management staff.
• Prepare final reports and financial documents, including project completion reviews.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (required). Master’s degree (preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in managing construction projects, with a focus on higher education or institutional projects (preferred).
• Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects.
• Experience working with architects, contractors, and facility management teams.
• Familiarity with applicable building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of construction-related software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project).
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.

Position is 100% onsite.

Compensation

$116,930.89 - $133,635.31

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.