Project Manager- K-12 Construction

Brailsford and Dunlavey • San Jose, CA

4d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

B&D is seeking an experienced Project Manager to serve as a school districts day-to-day representative during construction for a portfolio of K-8 public school projects. This role blends hands-on field leadership with construction phase management, requiring strong judgment, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to guide multiple stakeholders toward shared outcomes. Youll lead construction oversight for modernization and infrastructure projects across active school campusesbalancing schedule, cost, safety, and quality while keeping student protection and campus operations front and center. This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives in the field, builds trust quickly, and takes pride in delivering quality work.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in architecture, construction management, urban planning, real estate, engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of DSA and public-sector construction experience.
• Reliable transportation with the ability to work on site 3 days a week minimum, and up to 5 days a week during heavy construction periods.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong field presence with the ability to lead on-site execution and decision-making.
• Experience with construction management and project controls tools (Procore preferred).
• Solid understanding of budgets, schedules, contracts, and change management.
• Excellent communication skillswritten, verbal, and in group settings.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a broader program team.
• Commitment to ethical practices, client service, and high-quality outcomes.
• Reliable transportation for travel between District sites.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a school districts primary representative during construction, responsible for both on-site field execution and overall construction phase management.
• Maintain a regular on-site presence at active construction sites.
• Act as the first point of contact for field-related issues, conflicts, and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, inspectors, school site staff, and District personnel.
• Provide hands-on leadership and real-time problem-solving in the field.
• Oversee daily construction activities for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and District standards.
• Monitor contractor staffing, sequencing, and productivity.
• Identify constructability and field condition issues early and coordinate timely resolution.
• Verify adherence to approved work hours, access requirements, and campus logistics plans.
• Review, validate, and monitor contractor baseline schedules and updates.
• Track daily and weekly progress against approved milestones.
• Coordinate construction phasing to align with school calendars, testing periods, and special events.
• Identify schedule risks and drive corrective actions in the field to mitigate delays.
• Manage construction bidding including development of front ends, bid schedule management, bid leveling, and contracting.
• Track construction costs against approved budgets.
• Review and recommend approval of contractor pay applications.
• Identify potential change conditions in the field and assist in defining scope, cost, and schedule impacts.
• Review and validate change order proposals for accuracy, necessity, and field justification.
• Support cost forecasting and risk identification throughout construction.
• Perform regular site observations to verify quality of workmanship and compliance with contract documents.
• Identify deficiencies and non-conforming work as construction progresses.
• Develop, track, and close rolling punch lists.
• Verify readiness for substantial and final completion prior to recommending acceptance.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site-specific safety and student protection plans.
• Ensure proper fencing, signage, access control, and separation of construction zones from occupied areas.
• Immediately address unsafe conditions and escalate issues when necessary.
• Coordinate construction logistics to maintain safe and functional school operations.
• Facilitate and participate in construction meetings, including weekly contractor meetings.
• Serve as liaison between the District, design team, contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide clear, timely communication regarding construction progress, risks, and issues.
• Coordinate closely with the Program Management team to ensure consistency across projects.
• Maintain accurate construction phase records, logs, and photo documentation.
• Track RFIs, submittals, field directives, and inspection status.
• Support reporting requirements for District leadership, Board updates, audits, and bond transparency.
• Coordinate construction activities subject to DSA oversight.
• Support on-site inspections, testing, and compliance activities.
• Track and assist in resolving inspection comments and deficiencies.
• Support documentation and processes required for DSA closeout.
• Manage construction closeout activities, including punch list completion, final inspections, and documentation.
• Verify delivery of as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and certifications.
• Coordinate turnover to District staff and support post-occupancy issues as needed.
• Align construction activities with overall bond program goals and policies.
• Support standardization of construction management practices across sites.
• Participate in lessons learned to improve delivery on future projects.
• Assist the Program Management team in maintaining consistent processes and expectations district-wide.

Benefits

• 100% Company-paid premiums for health, dental, and prescription insurance for employees and children, cell phone reimbursement, generous PTO, 401(k) 7.5% employer contributions, paid parental leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager