Project Manager II - K12

Description

• Teamwork: Enhances team effectiveness through collaboration, continuous learning, mutual support, and by managing both laterally and upwards.
• Project Leadership: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of K-12 educational facilities consulting projects, managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Contract Management: Review and administer project contracts, ensuring compliance and addressing any legal or procedural issues in collaboration with support teams.
• Client Presentations & Meetings: Lead and present at client meetings, consultant team sessions, and community engagement forums, ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals and progress.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Address complex facility planning and operational challenges by applying creative and data-driven solutions that align with client goals and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate community input processes and work closely with school district leaders to ensure that project outcomes reflect educational priorities and community needs.
• Business Development: Contribute to business development by preparing proposals, participating in interviews, and identifying new consulting opportunities within the K-12 education space.
• Manage Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with school districts and stakeholders by delivering consistent, high-quality service and serving as a reliable point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to clients, school boards, and other stakeholders, summarizing project progress, budget status, and key milestones.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including junior staff and external consultants, to drive project success. Provide mentorship and guidance to build team capacity.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and refine tools and processes that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of educational facility planning, applying lessons learned from completed projects.
• Budget & Financial Oversight: Manage project budgets, invoices, and consultant billing in collaboration with the accounting team to ensure financial accountability.

Requirements

• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.
• Familiarity with finance and accounting principles, including budgeting, invoicing, and cost control for large-scale projects.
• Resourcefulness: Uses strategic and creative problem-solving to navigate shifting priorities and find innovative solutions.
• Experience working with K-12 school systems or on district-wide facility planning projects preferred.
• Availability and flexibility to travel as needed for client meetings, site visits, and community engagement events.
• Initiative: Self-motivated in owning, managing, and advancing workstreams and responsibilities independently.
• Strong background in facility planning, including space utilization, long-term planning, and capital improvement projects.
• Communication: Engages, listens, and communicates clearly and effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders in oral, written, and public speaking formats.
• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project management, with an emphasis on K-12 educational facilities or related environments.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment, quickly adjusting to new information, changing circumstances, and evolving project needs while maintaining a focus on goals.
• Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Asana) and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for tracking project progress, reporting, and collaboration.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 401k Options
• Life Insurance
• Competitive salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance