Senior K-12 Project Leader - Onsite in Oakland

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can lead large-scale K-12 capital projects and navigate politically nuanced school district environments.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to institutional stakeholders, guiding schedule, budget, quality, and long-term facilities planning while delivering implementation excellence. This onsite role offers growth in a fast-moving firm with strong client service expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years leading large-scale construction implementation programs, preferably K-12/public sector.
• Strong understanding of school construction, capital improvement programs, and facilities planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale K-12 capital improvement and construction programs exceeding $75M in value.
• Advise school district leadership on project execution, planning, scheduling, budgeting and delivery.
• Develop budgets, schedules, charters, implementation plans, procurement coordination and QA/QC.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Public-sector experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, finance, urban planning, real estate management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Senior Project Manager who can lead large-scale K-12 capital projects and navigate politically nuanced school district environments.

You will serve as a trusted advisor to institutional stakeholders, guiding schedule, budget, quality, and long-term facilities planning while delivering implementation excellence. This onsite role offers growth in a fast-moving firm with strong client service expectations.