Project Manager, K-12

STV; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 131,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off starting at 16 days

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking a Project Manager, K-12 for our PM/CM group in Connecticut. You will oversee planning, design, and construction of K-12 school projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget compliance, while coordinating with districts, architects, contractors, and vendors.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, leading meetings, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and delivering a safe, functional educational environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of K-12 construction projects, including new buildings, renovations, expansions, and facility improvements.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Lead pre-construction meetings to define goals and expectations.
• Coordinate with school district personnel to align with district objectives.
• Prepare and manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure the project stays within budget.
• Review and approve project invoices and payment applications.
• Provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders, highlighting cost overruns or savings.
• Lead project teams of architects, engineers, construction workers, and subcontractors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between all project stakeholders.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings with progress updates.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes.
• Maintain on-site safety standards and obtain necessary permits.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; resolve conflicts.
• Conduct site visits and maintain quality control throughout construction.
• Oversee post-construction handover, documentation, and warranties.

Job description

STV is seeking a Project Manager, K-12 for our PM/CM group in Connecticut.

The K-12 Construction Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, design, execution, and completion of K-12 school construction projects, ensuring that they meet quality standards, timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements. This role involves collaborating with architects, contractors, vendors, school administrators, and local government entities to deliver safe, functional, and sustainable educational environments for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Coordination:

• Manage the entire lifecycle of K-12 construction projects, including new school buildings, renovations, expansions, and facility improvements.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.

• Lead pre-construction meetings to ensure project goals and expectations are clearly defined.

• Coordinate with school district personnel to ensure project goals align with district objectives.

Budget and Financial Management:

• Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring the project stays within budget.

• Review and approve project invoices and payment applications.

• Provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders, highlighting potential cost overruns or savings.

Team Leadership & Communication:

• Lead and supervise project teams, including architects, engineers, construction workers, and subcontractors.

• Serve as the primary point of contact between all project stakeholders (school district, contractors, consultants, local authorities, and the community).

• Organize and lead regular project meetings, providing updates on progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure all construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, zoning laws, and environmental standards.

• Ensure all safety standards and procedures are followed on-site to protect workers, students, and staff.

• Obtain necessary permits and approvals before commencing construction.

Risk Management & Problem Solving:

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.

• Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during construction, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and quality.

• Ensure any changes to project scope, schedule, or budget are documented and communicated to stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor construction work to ensure it meets established quality standards and specifications.

• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and maintain quality control.

• Ensure that final construction is thoroughly inspected and completed to satisfaction before handover.

Post-Construction & Handover:

• Ensure all necessary documentation, warranties, and manuals are provided at project completion.

• Oversee the transition of the completed project to the school district, ensuring that all operational needs are met.

• Coordinate post-construction inspections and punch lists for project close-out.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Experience:
• Skills & Abilities:

Compensation Range:

$130,962.60 - $149,671.54

STV offers the following 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.