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Michael Page
Project Manager - K12 Construction
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What they do
A Construction Manager manages construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$109,519 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Rapid growth with clear progression to Senior Project Manager Lead major ground‑up projects with strong leadership support About Our Client Our client is a well‑established, award‑winning construction organization with a significant national footprint and a long history of delivering high‑quality educational and commercial facilities. With a modern, state‑of‑the‑art office environment and strong operational leadership, they are known for consistent repeat business, career development opportunities, and a culture built on teamwork, humility, and excellence in project delivery. The business is experiencing substantial growth, creating multiple new openings across its project management function. Job Description As the Project Manager, you will report to a Senior Project Director and take full ownership of large‑scale, multi‑million‑dollar commercial projects from pre‑construction through closeout. Lead full project lifecycle management across ground‑up commercial and institutional builds Drive robust pre‑construction planning, including schedules, budgets, early buyout, and value‑engineering solutions Oversee large subcontractor teams, ensuring alignment on safety, sequencing, manpower, QA/QC, and project milestones Manage complex procurement packages, long‑lead items, and high‑value vendor negotiations Maintain rigorous cost control, forecasting, change management, and financial reporting Serve as the primary client-facing leader, ensuring clear communication, expectation management, and strong stakeholder relationships Partner closely with field leadership to ensure seamless coordination between office and site teams MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant For the Project Manager, we are seeking: Strong tenure with no more than ~3 companies within the last decade Proven success leading large commercial or K‑12 ground‑up projects as the Lead Project Manager Experience with project buyout, procurement strategy, and full financial ownership Proficiency with construction management software (Procore preferred) Excellent communication skills with the presence to work directly with owners, architects, and senior leadership A collaborative, low‑ego, driven personality aligned with a fast‑paced team culture What's on