Senior Project Manager-Education (K-12 Construction)

Location: Austin, Texas, United States

Salary: $164,279.49–$187,747.98 per year

Company

hirify.global’s PM/CM group supports large-scale K-12 educational facility improvement and modernization programs.

What you will do

• Coordinate and monitor daily construction activities across multiple active projects and school campuses.
• Act as a liaison among clients, contractors, design teams, campus representatives, school staff, and the public.
• Monitor designer and contractor performance, construction progress, schedules, and project coordination.
• Review construction documents, submittals, RFIs, field conditions, progress reports, and non-conformance issues.
• Support preconstruction, progress meetings, scheduling, quantity tracking, punch lists, permitting, inspections, and project closeout.
• Coordinate utilities, local agencies, third-party consultants, vendors, and specialty contractors, while mentoring project managers and assistant project managers.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of construction management or similar experience on commercial, institutional, or K-12 educational projects.
• Experience with construction scheduling, construction administration, and field coordination.
• Experience working on occupied and operational campuses or facilities, preferably as an owner’s representative.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred; other bachelor’s degrees may be accepted with relevant design or construction experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, client relationship, and public-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction or project management software platforms.

Nice to have

• Experience with the City of Austin permitting and inspection process.
• Experience coordinating with Austin Energy, Austin Water, Austin Transportation and Public Works, or Texas Gas Service.
• Experience supporting K-12 bond programs, campus improvements, or public-sector capital projects.
• Registered Architect, PE, DBIA, or CCM certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with a health insurance option that includes a Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• 401(k) plan, retirement counseling, and employee assistance program.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, back-up dependent care, and parental leave.
• Continuing education programs and professional licensure and society memberships.