Strategic K-12 Construction Programs Lead - Portland

Procedeo, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

401K with company match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Maternity and paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

HSA and FSA

Job summary

PROCEDEO, a national Design/Construction Program Management firm, seeks an Operations Lead to oversee K-12 projects in the Portland area. This on-site role provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the client’s program, ensuring delivery and compliance with contracts.

Based in Portland, Oregon, the role commands a salary of $190,000–$220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in program or project management within the K-12, public sector, or large‑scale capital improvement environment.
• Strong skills in contract administration, business operations, and team management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage executive leadership and governing boards.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, multi‑phase design and construction programs.
• Professional degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering preferred.
• Advanced understanding of architectural drawings, constructability, and construction project sequencing.
• Must reside in Portland, Oregon.
• Experience with CMAR and/or Design/Build delivery methods.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a strong commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for the successful execution of the program.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with client leadership, Design and Construction Services, and the Board of Education.
• Represent PROCEDEO in all program-related meetings, presentations, and communications with the client.
• Oversee public relations activities related to the program as requested by the client.
• Manage the daily operations of the PROCEDEO Program Management Team, including business, technical, and administrative functions.
• Ensure team performance through effective staff selection, assignment, development, and evaluation.
• Establish, review, and approve program policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Administer all prime contracts, joint venture agreements, and sub-consultant agreements on behalf of PROCEDEO.
• Lead the development of design‑phase strategies and phasing plans in collaboration with the Design Manager and senior construction leadership.
• Direct design and construction phases in coordination with project leads.
• Perform other duties as necessary to ensure program success.

Skills

Leadership

Contract administration

Team management

Communication

Construction project management

CMAR/Design-Build

Construction sequencing

Education

Construction Management degree (preferred)

Job description

PROCEDEO, a national Design/Construction Program Management firm, seeks an Operations Lead to oversee K-12 projects in the Portland area. This on-site role provides strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the client’s program, ensuring delivery and compliance with contracts.

Based in Portland, Oregon, the role commands a salary of $190,000–$220,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and coordinating with stakeholders to achieve