Project Manager - K-12 Construction

Michael Page; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager for K-12 construction projects in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ideal candidate will manage projects from inception to completion, overseeing budgets, schedules, and compliance with local regulations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with experience in public-sector construction. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for long-term career growth in a stable working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on ground-up K-12 construction projects.
• Strong understanding of public-sector construction processes and school district requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage ground-up K-12 construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate with owners, school districts, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control, and local/state regulations.
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.

Skills

Project Management

Public-Sector Construction

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Job description

Project Manager - K-12 Construction

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Base Pay Range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Manage ground-up K-12 construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, contracts, and cost controls.
• Coordinate with owners, school districts, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control, and local/state regulations.
• Review and approve submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on ground-up K-12 construction projects.
• Strong understanding of public-sector construction processes and school district requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive projects to successful completion.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in South Florida is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and retirement options.
• Long-term career growth with a stable contractor and repeat K-12 clients.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects that serve local communities.

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.