Senior Project Manager-Education

Overview

STV is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our PM/CM group in Fresno, California. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of new high school construction projects valued at approximately $50 million each. The Project Manager will lead all phases of the project lifecycle including design coordination, procurement, construction, and turnover. This position requires in-depth knowledge of K-12 construction standards in Florida, as well as strong leadership skills to coordinate among district stakeholders, design professionals, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day construction activities and ensure adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school district personnel, A/E teams, general contractors, and consultants.
• Oversee preconstruction activities including design reviews, budgeting, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate with permitting authorities and ensure compliance with Florida Building Code, ADA, and other applicable regulations.
• Monitor contractor performance and enforce contract compliance, safety, and quality standards.
• Review submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications.
• Conduct site inspections, manage punch lists, and lead final turnover and closeout processes.
• Regularly prepare and present progress reports to internal leadership and school district officials.
• Assist with community engagement and stakeholder communications, particularly regarding impacts on school operations and student safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience managing large-scale K-12 or public-sector construction projects.
• Proven track record delivering vertical construction projects valued at $25M+ in Florida.
• Proficiency in project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and have a valid Florida driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, CCM, or other professional certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• CM@Risk experience.
• Experience working with CM-at-Risk and/or Design-Build delivery methods.
• LEED, WELL, or Green Globes knowledge for educational facilities.

Compensation
Range: $ - $

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways.

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Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.