Project Manager (Education Facilities Construction)
$140,000–$170,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead the delivery of K-12 construction and modernization programs, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives. Manage multiple capital improvement projects simultaneously, including new school construction, renovations, campus expansions, and facility upgrades. Coordinate with school district representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. Monitor program performance, identify project risks, and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project outcomes. Review project schedules, cost estimates, change orders, and contract documentation. Facilitate meetings with clients and project teams and prepare executive-level reports and presentations. Support procurement activities, consultant selection processes, and construction contract administration. Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, educational facility standards, safety requirements, and district policies. Track program budgets and forecast project costs throughout the project lifecycle. Provide leadership and guidance to project teams while fostering strong client relationships. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field with 2+ years of experience. Preferred qualifications include 4+ years managing K-12 construction and relevant professional certifications.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- Must be able to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location
Desired Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience managing K-12 construction, educational facility, or public sector capital improvement programs
- Experience supporting California school districts, public agencies, or educational institutions
- Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), Registered Architect (RA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar professional certification
- Strong understanding of design management, construction delivery methods, project controls, budgeting, and schedule management
- Demonstrated success supporting large-scale educational facility programs from planning through construction and occupancy
- Candidates with engineering and/or architecture backgrounds
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