Project Manager — K-12 Bond Programs (DSA)

School Leaders; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing pool

Full benefits

Job summary

School Leaders is a California education-facilities consulting firm seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple modernization and new-construction projects for K-12 districts from planning through DSA closeout.

The role requires budgeting, scheduling, change orders, RFIs and monthly board reporting, with coordination across district leaders, architects and construction teams. Proficiency in project management software and familiarity with DSA processes are important.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in school facilities planning or construction PM in K-12 education
• Knowledge of California school facilities regulations, bond programs and DSA processes
• CCM or PMP preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee facility and construction projects with district leaders, construction managers and architectural teams
• Monitor project schedules, budgets and compliance requirements
• Prepare reports and presentations for district boards and stakeholders
• Assist with facility needs assessments and Facility Master Plan updates
• Conduct regular site visits and stakeholder meetings
• Manage DSA permitting, inspection coordination and project closeout

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, public administration, business or related field

CCM or PMP preferred

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Project Manager — K-12 Bond Programs (DSA)

School Leaders (Dixon SmartSchoolHouse LLC dba School Leaders)

San Diego / North County San Diego, Los Angeles / Inland Empire / Orange County, Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area Full-time · On-site Open

About School Leaders

School Leaders is an education-facilities consulting firm serving California's K-14 community. We assist school districts, county offices of education, and community colleges with planning, funding, and delivering facilities. Services span bond program management, facility master planning, needs assessments, fiscal stabilization, strategic planning, superintendent searches, and leadership training.

About the Role

Manage three to eight concurrent modernization and new-construction projects from planning through DSA closeout for the school districts we serve; own budgets, schedules, change orders, RFI and submittal coordination, and monthly board reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee facility and construction projects with district leaders, construction managers and architectural teams
• Monitor project schedules, budgets and compliance requirements
• Prepare reports and presentations for district boards and stakeholders
• Assist with facility needs assessments and Facility Master Plan updates
• Conduct regular site visits and stakeholder meetings
• Manage DSA permitting, inspection coordination and project closeout

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in school facilities planning, construction project management or capital program oversight in K-12 public education
• Knowledge of California school facilities regulations, bond programs and DSA processes including permitting, inspections and closeout
• OPSC/School Facility Program and CUPCCAA familiarity strongly preferred
• Proficiency in project management software
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, public administration, business or related field
• CCM or PMP preferred

$115,000–$150,000 base

Plus profit-sharing pool on program margin, paid annually. Full benefits.

School Leaders / Dixon SmartSchoolHouse LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.