Senior Project Manager/OAR

STV • Los Angeles, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager / Project Development Manager to lead complex education construction projects. This role oversees planning, development, procurement, and delivery from pre‑construction through closeout, ensuring safe, compliant execution with minimal disruption to academic operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in education/institutional construction leadership
• Proficiency with Primavera P6/MS Project, Procore, and BIM workflows
• Experience with CM‑at‑Risk and Design‑Build delivery methods
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

• PMP or CCM certification
• LEED accreditation
• OSHA-30

Responsibilities

• Lead project development, pre‑construction planning, and budgeting
• Manage procurement, RFPs, and contract negotiations
• Oversee schedule, cost control, and risk management
• Direct construction execution, QA/QC, and safety compliance
• Coordinate stakeholders across facilities, academics, and operations
• Ensure timely closeout, turnover, and warranty tracking
• Define scope and phasing strategies for classrooms, labs, libraries, residence halls, and athletic facilities.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and campus planners to align design with academic needs and regulatory requirements (ADA, fire safety, SCA standards for K‑12).
• Execute RFPs and negotiate contracts for CM‑at‑Risk or Design‑Build delivery methods commonly used in education projects.
• Maintain integrated schedules and budgets for multi‑phase campus programs; manage change orders and funding approvals.
• Coordinate with school boards, university leadership, faculty, and community groups; lead public meetings for K‑12 projects when required.
• Enforce OSHA standards and campus safety protocols during construction on active sites.
• Ensure timely turnover of classrooms and facilities before academic terms; manage punch lists and warranty periods.

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

What This Job Offers

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