Senior PM, K-12 Capital Projects & School Modernization

Procon Consulting, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the DC DGS and DCPS Capital Construction Program as the Owner’s Representative across school modernization and facility upgrades.

The role covers planning through turnover, with responsibilities in design management, procurement, cost control, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination with government agencies and consultants; PMP/ CCM preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction or capital project management experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, closeout, and occupancy.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, cost management, and construction administration.
• Experience reviewing design documents, construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and other technical documentation.
• Experience supporting public-sector, municipal, or other large capital construction programs.
• Professional certification such as PMP, CCM, PE, RA, LEED AP, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects through the full project lifecycle, from planning and design through construction, closeout, and occupancy.
• Lead project planning, scope development, procurement support, and design management activities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, budgets, GMP proposals, change orders, and contractor proposals.
• Conduct site visits and field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate project activities among DGS, DCPS stakeholders, design teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and third-party consultants.
• Support the development and implementation of portfolio-wide standards, procedures, best practices, and project delivery strategies.
• Monitor project budgets, contingency usage, financial forecasts, risks, and overall financial performance.
• Review and evaluate contractor payment applications, change orders, claims, RFIs, and other project documentation.
• Prepare and support project reporting, executive briefings, status updates, and portfolio-level analysis.
• Oversee and support project closeout, commissioning, turnover, warranty management, and occupancy activities.
• Manage multiple projects and program-wide initiatives simultaneously while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder objectives.
• Provide portfolio-level project management and technical support for the DCPS modernization program.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff and Assistant Project Managers, as appropriate.
• Support stakeholder communication and coordination throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Support special initiatives related to sustainability, energy management, facility operations, project closeout, and program-wide process improvements.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Primavera P6

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Project controls

Change management

Construction administration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Procon Consulting, LLC in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Project Manager to support the DC DGS and DCPS Capital Construction Program as the Owner’s Representative across school modernization and facility upgrades.

The role covers planning through turnover, with responsibilities in design management, procurement, cost control, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination with government agencies and consultants; PMP/ CCM preferred.