Project Manager - Higher Education Construction

Michael Page

Grapevine (TX)

On-site

USD 112,000 - 137,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus
Company truck
Gas card
Toll tag
Generous PTO
Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Project Manager for Higher Education Construction to oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will lead budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, client communication, and project execution while ensuring quality, safety, and financial goals are met.

With decades of experience delivering complex construction projects, this team values quality craftsmanship, strong client relationships, and repeat business.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
  • Experience managing commercial ground-up and renovation projects.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Manage commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and reporting.
  • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.
  • Lead preconstruction planning, procurement, and buyout activities.
  • Review and manage contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
  • Monitor project financial performance and maintain profitability goals.
  • Identify potential project risks and develop proactive solutions.
  • Facilitate project meetings and communicate regularly with stakeholders.
  • Partner with Superintendents to ensure schedule milestones and quality standards are achieved.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements and contractual obligations.

Skills

Project Management
Commercial Construction
Budget Management
Scheduling
Contract Administration
Client Relations
Leadership

Education

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

Tools

Construction management software
Microsoft Office

Job description

An established commercial general contractor is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will lead budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, client communication, and project execution while ensuring quality, safety, and financial goals are achieved.

With decades of experience delivering complex construction projects, this contractor has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, strong client relationships, and repeat business. The company specializes in a diverse range of commercial markets and provides its team with the resources, support, and autonomy needed to successfully deliver projects while continuing to grow professionally.

Description
  • Manage commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and reporting.
  • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.
  • Lead preconstruction planning, procurement, and buyout activities.
  • Review and manage contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
  • Monitor project financial performance and maintain profitability goals.
  • Identify potential project risks and develop proactive solutions.
  • Facilitate project meetings and communicate regularly with stakeholders.
  • Partner with Superintendents to ensure schedule milestones and quality standards are achieved.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements and contractual obligations.

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.

Profile

A successful Project Manager - Higher Education Construction should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
  • Experience managing commercial ground-up and renovation projects.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.
Job Offer
  • Salary ranging from $112,300 to $136,700 per year.
  • Competitive bonus structure.
  • Company truck, gas card, and toll tag.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).

An established commercial general contractor is seeking a Project Manager to oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout. This individual will lead budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, client communication, and project execution while ensuring quality, safety, and financial goals are achieved.

With decades of experience delivering complex construction projects, this contractor has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship, strong client relationships, and repeat business. The company specializes in a diverse range of commercial markets and provides its team with the resources, support, and autonomy needed to successfully deliver projects while continuing to grow professionally.

Description
  • Manage commercial construction projects from award through final completion.
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and reporting.
  • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.
  • Lead preconstruction planning, procurement, and buyout activities.
  • Review and manage contracts, subcontracts, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
  • Monitor project financial performance and maintain profitability goals.
  • Identify potential project risks and develop proactive solutions.
  • Facilitate project meetings and communicate regularly with stakeholders.
  • Partner with Superintendents to ensure schedule milestones and quality standards are achieved.
  • Ensure compliance with safety requirements and contractual obligations.

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.

Profile

A successful Project Manager - Higher Education Construction should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience with a commercial general contractor.
  • Experience managing commercial ground-up and renovation projects.
  • Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.
Job Offer
  • Salary ranging from $112,300 to $136,700 per year.
  • Competitive bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Company truck, gas card, and toll tag.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO).
Desired Skills and Experience
  • Project Management
  • Commercial Construction
  • Construction Management
  • Budget Management
  • Cost Control
  • Contract Administration
  • Change Order Management
  • Scheduling
  • Preconstruction
  • Risk Management
  • Client Relations
  • Value Engineering
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Procurement
  • Commercial General Contractor
  • Ground-Up Construction
  • Renovation Projects
  • Project Financial Management
  • Preconstruction Services
  • Design-Build Projects
  • Schedule Development
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Client-Facing Leadership
  • Contract Negotiation

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.

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