Senior Project Manager-Education

STV • Austin, TX

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About The Position

STV is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Senior Construction Manager to join our PM/CM group supporting large-scale K-12 educational facility improvement and modernization programs. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on occupied school campuses, strong construction administration and field coordination skills, and previous experience working for a design firm or general contractor. This position requires a proactive professional who can effectively coordinate with clients, contractors, school staff, and the public while managing active construction projects in complex educational environments.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of construction management or similar experience on commercial, institutional, or K-12 educational projects required.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, construction administration, and field coordination practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and construction/project management software platforms.
• This position requires a candidate who is organized, solutions-oriented, and capable of representing STV professionally in both client-facing and public-facing en

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the City of Austin permitting and inspection process.
• Experience as an Owner’s representative.
• Experience coordinating projects with Austin Energy, Austin Water, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Texas Gas Service.
• Experience managing renovation and modernization projects within occupied facilities.
• Experience supporting K-12 bond programs, campus improvements, or public sector capital projects.
• Previous experience working for and owner as an owner’s representative strongly preferred.
• Registered Architect, PE, DBIA or CCM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily construction activities across multiple active projects and campuses.
• Serve as a liaison between the client, contractors, design teams, campus representatives, and other project stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with school administrators, staff, students, parents, contractors, and the public.
• Monitor designer(s) and contractor(s) performance, construction progress, schedule adherence, and overall project coordination.
• Review and document jobsite construction progress and assist in resolving non-conformance issues.
• Maintain detailed daily reports documenting construction progress, observations, issues, and field activities.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project coordination meetings.
• Review construction documents, submittmits, RFIs, and field conditions for general conformance with project requirements.
• Assist with project scheduling, quantity tracking, punch list activities, and project closeout.
• Support construction activities within occupied and operational campus environments while minimizing disruption to school operations.
• Coordinate with utility providers, local agencies, inspectors, and third-party stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate and manage third-party consultants, vendors, and specialty contractors.
• Support permitting, inspection, and utility coordination activities with local agencies and service providers.
• Mentor and support project managers and assistant project managers.
• Provide accurate and correct information to

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 (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

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