Project Manager - K-12

Colliers Engineering & Design•Madison, CT

About The Position

At Colliers Project Leaders we help leaders advance the built environment by assisting them to build amazing workplaces, businesses, and communities around the world. We do this by thinking differently, sharing innovative ideas, and offering a unique and collaborative workplace where you can succeed. We are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team in Madison, CT preferably with Private School experience. As a Project Manager with Colliers Project Leaders in Madison, CT, you’ll lead campus improvements for independent and private K–12 schools, modern classrooms and STEM labs, arts and athletics spaces, and student‑life facilities, owning scope, budget, and schedule from concept through closeout and FF&E. You’ll partner closely with school leaders, administrators, and facilities teams, working with architects, engineers, and other consultants to solve complex, real‑world constraints and deliver safe, high‑quality environments. Your expertise in permitting and zoning, construction methodologies, project management, financial controls, building codes, and contract administration will keep projects compliant, cost‑effective, and on track.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree preferably in architecture, construction management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in the building design / construction, architecture, and/or engineering field.
Strong knowledge of various construction methodologies, project management models and financial management, as well as building codes, contract law and relevant legislation.
Demonstrated knowledge of client relations, design, construction, and FF&E process.
Demonstrated ability to manage various tasks, schedules, and deliverables.
Enthusiasm to promote and drive implementation of projects.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Private School experience

Responsibilities

Manage the process and ensure the clients’ goals and objectives are being addressed and met within the financial and schedule parameters for multiple stakeholders.
Lead and manage one or more concurrent construction projects from start to finish – on time and on budget.
Build strong, trusting client relationships and bring the right people together to come up with innovative ideas and solutions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project management process and roles of each team member, including the architects, engineers, and other consultants, and manage all these dynamics.
Identify, assess, and mitigate issues related to scheduling, logistics, sequencing, cost, quality, and progress as well as negotiating claims and change orders.
Review and evaluate project related materials such as project descriptions, drawings and specifications, budgets, schedules, contracts, and proposals for services prepared by others, as well as review construction documents on a regular basis for conformance to project goals, value engineering and constructibility.
Develop project related documents such as monthly reports, budgets, schedules, presentations, minutes, insurance tracking logs, etc. and review documents prepared by internal team members for accuracy and reporting purposes.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities