Project Manager (Education)

Harris & Associates•San Diego, CA

2d•$135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Project Manager supports education projects for K-12 school districts, community colleges, and universities, including facility modernization and expansion, infrastructure improvements, and the development of specialized spaces. The role begins in the early stages of a project, assisting the Owner with budgets, schedules, design-team selection, and other requested tasks. The Project Manager monitors plans and specifications, updates budgets and schedules as projects evolve, and assists with bidding and project award where applicable. The Project Manager provides administrative, technical, and operational leadership through pre-bid planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and final acceptance. The role is accountable for project performance, client satisfaction, and successful delivery, ensuring that work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with approved plans, specifications, district policies, applicable codes, DSA requirements, and contract documents. The position also leads project planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, stakeholder communication, and staff mentorship.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
At least 6 years of project, construction, or program management experience, with increasing responsibilities in each assignment.
Experience with Division of State Architect (DSA) projects.
OSHA-10 certification required within one month of hiring.
Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Specific K-12 project experience is highly preferred.
PMP or CCM certification/license is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary contact for school district representatives, contractors, architects, engineers, regulatory agencies, and Harris staff; facilitate communication, resolve project issues, and support timely decision-making.
Maintain accountability for project performance, client satisfaction, and successful delivery.
Provide administrative, technical, and operational leadership throughout pre-bid planning, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and final acceptance.
Ensure compliance with district policies, applicable codes, DSA requirements, and contract documents.
Direct and oversee construction activities to ensure safe delivery on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to mitigate cost, schedule, and quality impacts.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with district stakeholders, campus administrators, consultants, contractors, and Harris team members.
Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting; provide stakeholders with updates on status, risks, milestones, and financial performance.
Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, track action items, and ensure outstanding issues are resolved promptly.
Mentor and guide project engineers, assistant project managers, inspectors, and other project staff.
Assist the Owner with project budgets, schedules, design-team selection, bidding where applicable, and project award.
Monitor project plans and specifications and update budgets and schedules as projects evolve.