Senior Project Manager - Education

Overaa; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance/Pharmacy

401(k)/Profit Sharing

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Overaa Construction seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex K–12, community college, and higher education projects in the Bay Area. You will drive preconstruction planning, risk management, and financial oversight while mentoring project teams and building durable client relationships.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of construction leadership, with DSA and Design-Build exposure, and a track record of delivering on-time, within-budget education facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction experience, including significant general contractor project experience.
• 5+ years of PM experience delivering education construction projects (K–12, community college, higher ed).
• Experience delivering DSA-regulated construction projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Design-Build delivery is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution with strategy, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Direct and motivate project teams and trade partners to meet schedule, budget, and quality goals.
• Oversee administrative, financial, and contractual obligations including owner contracts and purchase orders.
• Build strategic partnerships with school districts and educational institutions.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and engineers; support business development and client relationships.
• Lead safety, risk mitigation, and quality control programs across projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Client relations

Communication skills

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Primavera

Navisworks

Microsoft Project

Viewpoint

Job description

About Overaa

Overaa Construction has been building the Bay Area since 1907.

Based in Richmond, we are a leading general contractor serving commercial, education, healthcare, life science, water, industrial, energy, and transportation markets. What truly sets Overaa apart is our people — a team of highly skilled, self-performing craft professionals backed by a culture that feels more like family than a job site.

For more than a decade, Overaa has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work and consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in compensation and benefits. We’re proud of our legacy, serious about quality, and excited to welcome talented builders who share our values and want to grow their careers with a company that’s here for the long haul.

Senior Project Manager – Education

Overaa Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex K–12, community college, and higher education construction projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of relevant construction experience, including significant experience managing educational facilities. Experience delivering Division of the State Architect (DSA) projects and Design-Build projects is strongly preferred.

An Overaa Senior Project Manager (SPM) serves as a senior leader responsible for successfully delivering complex construction projects to our clients. The SPM sets the tone through strategic preplanning, proactive risk management, and strong financial oversight. They build lasting relationships with school districts, clients, and stakeholders while leading, developing, and mentoring project teams. The SPM is ultimately accountable for delivering one or more significant projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Overaa’s values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead overall project execution, establishing project strategy, objectives, deliverables, and performance expectations.
• Direct and motivate project teams and trade partners to achieve project completion on schedule, within budget, and with quality craftsmanship.
• Oversee administrative, financial, and contractual obligations including owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with school districts, educational institutions, and key client accounts.
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, design teams, and project stakeholders.
• Attend conferences, tradeshows, and community events to strengthen client relationships and support business development.
• Lead project pursuits including proposal strategy, estimating coordination, presentations, interviews, and preconstruction services.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other project team members.
• Promote job site safety and encourage safe work practices. Complete all Overaa company safety training as required.

Attributes

• Passion for construction and developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Thrives in a fun and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactively identifies risks and collaboratively develops solutions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and financial discipline.
• Conducts all business activities according to company values including loyalty, humility, reliability, and a can-do attitude.

Overall Responsibilities and Authority

• Accountable for comprehensive project risk management, including identifying, mitigating, and resolving significant project risks.
• Leads project buyout strategy in coordination with the Project Executive and estimating team.
• Responsible for overall project financial performance, including budgets, cost control, change management, cash flow, manpower and resource planning, forecasting, and profitability.
• Oversees master scheduling and recovery planning in collaboration with project superintendents and trade partners.
• Leads development and implementation of quality control, safety, and environmental programs with support from the Superintendent and Safety and QC departments.
• Directs communication and negotiations with project stakeholders, including school district representatives, design teams, regulatory agencies, and trade partners.
• Leads and mentors Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Team Coordinators, and Project Accountants.
• Provides leadership and oversight across multiple projects or a single large, complex project.
• Reviews and manages prime contract requirements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and protection of company interests.
• Ensures adherence to contractual notice provisions, change management procedures, and claims documentation requirements.
• Supports strategic planning, business development, and long-term client relationship management.
• Reports to Project Executive.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction experience, including significant experience managing complex projects for a general contractor.
• 5+ years of project management experience delivering K–12, community college, higher education, or comparable institutional construction projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading substantial ground-up or major renovation projects through preconstruction, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Experience delivering DSA-regulated construction projects strongly preferred.
• Experience with Design-Build project delivery strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, contracts, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, risk management, change orders, and project financial controls.
• Knowledge of Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Primavera, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, and Viewpoint project management software is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Organized with a systematic approach to achieving high-level results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities and build strong client relationships.
• Expertise in QSP, SWPPP, LEED, and sustainability is a plus.

Benefits

As part of our ongoing commitment to our employees, we offer extremely competitive and comprehensive benefit packages.

• Competitive Salary
• Incentive/Bonus Plans
• Medical Insurance/Pharmacy Coverage
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-Tax Child/Elder Care
• Life Insurance/Long Term Disability
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Benefits
• On-site gym and wellness program
• Corporate Philanthropy – Overaa Cares Program
• Professional Training – Continuous Improvement Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $175,000 to $210,000 per year. This does not include bonus compensation or other benefits such as health, disability, life, retirement, or other benefits which may impact total compensation. The actual offered salary to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to skill set, experience, education, qualifications, and location. This salary range is subject to future modification.

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