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About The Position

Requirements

• At least seven years of commercial construction project management experience
• Proven ability to manage multiple small to midsized projects simultaneously
• Experience with tenant improvements, renovations, occupied spaces, and fast track schedules
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, cost control, procurement, and project financials
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced and client focused environment
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a Special Projects Group, tenant improvement division, or interiors team is strongly preferred
• Direct experience managing Early Education projects is highly desirable
• Experience with childcare centers, preschools, Montessori schools, private schools, or early learning facilities is preferred
• Familiarity with California building codes, permitting, and inspection requirements
• Estimating or preconstruction experience is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage Early Education projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Lead multiple tenant improvement, renovation, and special projects at various stages
• Manage project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure successful field execution
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, billing, cost reports, and overall financial performance
• Review plans and specifications for scope gaps, constructability concerns, scheduling risks, and value engineering opportunities
• Lead subcontractor bidding, scope reviews, buyout, contract administration, and performance management
• Oversee RFIs, submittents, change orders, procurement logs, meeting minutes, and project documentation
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, utility providers, and local agencies
• Maintain aggressive project schedules and implement corrective action when needed
• Manage projects within occupied facilities while minimizing disruption to students, families, teachers, and staff
• Build strong client relationships and support repeat business opportunities
• Assist with conceptual estimating, budgeting, subcontractor outreach, and value engineering
• Support project pursuits, proposals, interviews, and client presentations