Senior Project Manager – Strategic Facilities (Hybrid)

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System in Cary, NC seeks a Senior Project Manager-Strategic Projects to drive capital improvement programs, coordinating with administrators, contractors, and design teams to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery. The role supports school operations while aligning with Board policies and safety standards.

The position emphasizes schedule management, cost control, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field; five years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Alternate pathways include an associate degree with seven years of experience or ten years of combined education and work.
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license per NC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets, management plans, and contracts; coordinate staff relocation during pre-design.
• Review design documents for compliance with guidelines; assess construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate bid documentation and board approvals.
• Monitor contractor schedules; attend site meetings and inspections.
• Maintain records; ensure QA/QC and closeout documentation; monitor warranties.

Skills

Budget management

Construction oversight

Project scheduling

Stakeholder communication

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, facilities management, or related field

Associate degree or technical/trade education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

Wake County Public School System in Cary, NC seeks a Senior Project Manager-Strategic Projects to drive capital improvement programs, coordinating with administrators, contractors, and design teams to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery. The role supports school operations while aligning with Board policies and safety standards.

The position emphasizes schedule management, cost control, and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.