Project Manager- Operations

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan

Voluntary retirement savings plans

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a Project Manager- Operations to implement, manage, and coordinate district projects. You will assess risk, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure timely, on-budget completion.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, stakeholder communication, and alignment with district goals. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, maintaining schedules, producing status reports, and supporting board item submissions for construction projects.

Qualifications

• 60 college hours or equivalent field experience.
• Experience in business, construction, engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of project management experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide project management for the Facilities Department and district projects.
• Create and distribute agendas, document activities, quantify results, and communicate to stakeholders.
• Conduct data analysis and external research to support leadership decisions.
• Align project priorities with the District's core goals.
• Manage data collection for special projects and keep data up to date.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor construction-related projects; manage schedules and budgets.
• Oversee the work order system and coordinate board items.

Skills

Project Management

Data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Education

60 College Hours or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title:

Project Manager- Operations

Job Title Code:

02290

Salary Grade:

S634 starts at $61,043

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Officer of Facilities & Construction

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Date Prepared:

August 2026

Position Summary

Implement, manage, coordinate, and ensure successful and timely completion of KCPS projects in coordination with multiple departments. Assesses project risk on a regular basis, taking appropriate action to ensure project objectives are timely and successfully met.

What You'll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Provides project management skills for the Facilities Department and any other projects across the district including, but not limited to, project planning, leading cross-functional teams in implementation, etc.
• Create and distribute draft agendas, provide advance materials, and execute follow-up for meetings and events. Extensively document project related activities and findings, quantify results, and communicate project results and conclusions to stakeholders, collaborators, and district leaders.
• Conduct rigorous data analysis and external research to support leadership decision-making regarding projects and priorities.
• Work with executive staff and others to ensure project priorities are in alignment with the District's core goals.
• Manage data collection and dissemination for special projects and make sure data is updated, timely, and relevant.
• Performs project management duties, including planning, prioritizing, and coordinating.
• Determines and deploys resources required to successfully complete projects on schedule and within budget, ensuring project objectives fulfilled.
• Maintains and provides regular comprehensive status reports and project schedules.
• Builds relationships and liaises with various central office departments, school leaders, teachers, and community partners as appropriate.
• Leads and/or attends various meetings to communicate information, advise, recommend and make presentations created to present technical proposals/plans/documentation.
• Coordinate the development, submission, and tracking of Board items for construction projects.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing administration of the work order system.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor construction-related projects, maintaining project schedules, tracking progress, and ensuring adherence to established timelines and deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Minimum of 60 College Hours or equivalent relevant field experience
• Experience in Business, Construction, Engineering or related field
• 2 years experience in Project Management or equivalent
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including keen attention to detail, and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• Must possess a Valid Driver's License and maintain a clean motor vehicle record that meets District safety standards
• Exceptional writing and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time-management and a willingness to work non-standard hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including word, powerpoint, and excel.

In Order to #LevelUp in This Role, You'll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelors Degree
• PMP Certification

Physical Demands

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Terms Of Employment

Length of work year: In person, 12 months, 260 days (7.5 hours per day/5 days per week)

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan - mandatory 9% contribution is required from employees and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.
• Health and Dental Insurance are provided.
• KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan - mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Why Join Kansas City Public Schools?

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