Senior Project Manager/OAR

stvinc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education

Job summary

STV is seeking an experienced construction leader to drive education/institutional projects in Los Angeles. The role covers project development, planning, budgeting, and procurement across classrooms, labs, libraries, and residence halls, coordinating with architects, campus planners, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in education construction, proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore, and BIM, and a track record with CM-at-Risk or Design-Build methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in education/institutional construction leadership.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6/MS Project, Procore, and BIM workflows.
• Experience with CM-at-Risk and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: PMP or CCM certification, LEED accreditation, OSHA-30.

Responsibilities

• Lead project development, pre-construction planning, and budgeting.
• Manage procurement, RFPs, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee schedule, cost control, and risk management.
• Direct construction execution, QA/QC, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate stakeholders across facilities, academics, and operations.
• Ensure timely closeout, turnover, and warranty tracking.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Construction management

RFPs & procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

PMP or CCM certification

LEED accreditation

OSHA-30

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

BIM workflows

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project development, pre‑construction planning, and budgeting
• Manage procurement, RFPs, and contract negotiations
• Oversee schedule, cost control, and risk management
• Direct construction execution, QA/QC, and safety compliance
• Coordinate stakeholders across facilities, academics, and operations
• Ensure timely closeout, turnover, and warranty tracking

Education Project Development

• Define scope and phasing strategies for classrooms, labs, libraries, residence halls, and athletic facilities.

Pre‑Construction & Design Coordination

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and campus planners to align design with academic needs and regulatory requirements (ADA, fire safety, SCA standards for K‑-12).

Procurement & Delivery

• Execute RFPs and negotiate contracts for CM‑at‑Risk or Design‑Build delivery methods commonly used in education projects.

Schedule & Budget Management

• Maintain integrated schedules and budgets for multi‑phase campus programs; manage change orders and funding approvals.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with school boards, university leadership, faculty, and community groups; lead public meetings for K‑-12 projects when required.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA standards and campus safety protocols during construction on active sites.

Closeout & Commissioning

• Ensure timely turnover of classrooms and facilities before academic terms; manage punch lists and warranty periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in education/institutional construction leadership
• Proficiency with Primavera P6/MS Project, Procore, and BIM workflows
• Experience with CM‑at‑Risk and Design‑Build delivery methods
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Preferred: PMP or CCM certification, LEED accreditation, OSHA-30

Compensation Range

$143,435.23 - $163,925.98

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.