Project Manager, K-12

Location: New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Salary: $130,962.60–$149,671.54 per year

Company

hirify.global is hiring for its PM/CM group in Connecticut.

What you will do

• Manage the full lifecycle of K-12 construction projects, including new schools, renovations, expansions, and facility improvements.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, invoices, and financial reports.
• Lead project teams and coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, school districts, authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning laws, environmental standards, permits, and on-site safety requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve construction issues, and document changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor quality, conduct site visits and inspections, and oversee documentation, punch lists, and handover to the school district.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of construction project management experience, preferably in K-12 or institutional facilities.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Experience with school construction grant funding applications and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction processes, site development, building codes, safety regulations, risk management, and environmental sustainability.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills; proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.

Nice to have

• Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, or similar certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Health insurance with an option that includes a Health Savings Account, plus dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• 401(k) plan, retirement counseling, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off starting at 16 days and 9 paid holidays.
• Back-up dependent care, parental leave, continuing education, and professional licensure and society membership support.