K-12 Project Manager

An established architecture and design firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead impactful K-12 and Higher Education projects from planning and design through construction. This is an opportunity to play a key role in creating innovative learning environments that support students, educators, and communities while collaborating with a talented and mission-driven team.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including client management, team leadership, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and technical execution. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with experience managing educational facilities and a passion for delivering complex projects that positively shape the future of learning.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage K-12 and Higher Education projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, school districts, colleges, universities, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and maintain project scopes, work plans, budgets, schedules, staffing forecasts, and fee proposals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with client goals and design standards.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and resource management.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams and provide mentorship to architects, designers, and emerging professionals.
• Coordinate design development, construction documentation, specifications, and construction administration activities.
• Ensure design quality, campus standards compliance, accessibility requirements, and code adherence across all project deliverables.
• Manage consultant coordination and facilitate collaboration among all project stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, prepare reports, and proactively resolve technical and administrative challenges.
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction-phase documentation.
• Coordinate agency approvals, permitting processes, and jurisdictional reviews.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client presentations, networking, and interviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of architectural experience with demonstrated project management responsibility.
• Experience managing K-12 schools, higher education facilities, student housing, campus buildings, athletic facilities, performing arts centers, or other educational environments.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, contracts, fee management, and project controls.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and successfully deliver complex projects.
• Experience managing client relationships, consultants, contractors, and public-sector stakeholders.
• Knowledge of construction documentation, specifications, and construction administration processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Revit and other industry-standard design and project management software preferred.
• Architectural licensure preferred but not required.

Why Join?

• Work on meaningful projects that shape educational experiences and strengthen communities.
• Lead high-visibility K-12 and Higher Education projects from concept through completion.
• Join a collaborative and employee-focused culture that values mentorship, innovation, and professional growth.
• Enjoy significant client interaction and project ownership.
• Flexible hybrid work environment with three days in the office and two remote workdays per week.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career advancement opportunities.