Project Manager -Education
About The Position
STV is seeking a Project Manager / Construction Manager to join its PM/CM team in Austin, Texas, to deliver K-12 educational facility improvement and modernization programs. The role leads active design and construction projects that support students, educators, and local communities. The Project Manager serves as an owner’s representative and construction management partner, working with clients, contractors, school staff, design teams, public agencies, and community stakeholders. The position calls for field leadership, construction administration knowledge, and the ability to advance complex projects in occupied campus environments. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to educational facility programs, collaborate with experienced construction and program management professionals, and grow within a culture focused on technical excellence, accountability, and client service. The compensation range is $146,678.11–$167,632.13. The final salary may vary based on factors including geography, education, experience, and certifications.
Requirements
- 5–10 years in design or construction management, or a related role supporting commercial, institutional, public-sector, or K-12 educational facility projects.
- Strong communication, client relationship, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment while demonstrating professionalism, sound judgment, and accountability.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction/project management software platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction or design background may also be considered.
- Experience serving as an owner’s representative within a design/construction environment.
- Familiarity with City of Austin permitting, inspections, and agency coordination.
- Background serving as an owner’s representative or supporting public-sector clients in a construction management capacity.
- Previous coordination with Austin Energy, Austin Water, Austin Transportation and Public Works, Texas Gas Service, or similar agencies and utility providers.
- Experience managing renovation, modernization, or capital improvement projects in occupied facilities.
- Track record supporting K-12 bond programs, educational facilities, institutional campuses, or public-sector capital improvement programs.
- Registered Architect, PE, or related professional registration.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day design and construction management activities across multiple active projects and campus sites.
- Coordinate among the client, contractors, design teams, campus representatives, agencies, and project stakeholders.
- Communicate professionally with school administrators, staff, students, parents, contractors, inspectors, and members of the public.
- Monitor construction progress, contractor performance, schedule adherence, quality expectations, and field coordination.
- Identify potential field issues, document progress, and help resolve non-conformance items in a timely manner.
- Prepare daily reports covering construction progress, observations, site activities, issues, and follow-up items.
- Participate in preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings, punch list reviews, and closeout activities.
- Review construction documents, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and field conditions for general conformance with project requirements.
- Support schedule tracking, quantity review, budget awareness, documentation control, and proactive issue management.
- Help manage construction in occupied, operational campus environments while minimizing disruption to school operations.
- Coordinate with utility providers, inspectors, local agencies, third-party consultants, vendors, and specialty contractors as needed.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
