Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position: Project Manager 1
Administrative - professional-technical - project manager

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start date

open date 06/08/2026

closing date

project manager i

summary description

the project manager i manages the planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout of assigned capital improvement projects in the washoe county school district. This position specializes in projects related to either design or construction. The project manager i coordinates all phases of project development through collaboration with district staff, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to support effective implementation and ensure all project/contractual objectives and obligations have been achieved to provide cost effective, timely, and quality project outcomes.

incumbents are generally assigned to perform work with emphasis in either design or construction. Responsibilities may also require the incumbent to perform duties in both

emphasized disciplines to complete projects requiring cross functional collaboration.

essential duties and responsibilities

• develops project execution plans and estimates for all assigned projects and manages the budgets allocated for each project.
• reviews project designs for completeness, constructability, quality and consistency with the district's standards and objectives within that project and particular scope of work.
• coordinates assigned projects with district departments, site personnel, and other internal stakeholders.
• may perform other duties as assigned.

when assigned to design:

• investigates the condition of existing school facilities and evaluates the building's ability to effectively deliver specific educational programs consistent with the district's current educational specifications.
• meets in committee with principals, teachers and department heads to study needs regarding program, space and systems requirements for assigned projects.
• reviews and verify school facility needs assessment reports, modernization plans, district facility master plans, and capital renewal allocation plans, etc. Which outlines building facility needs and their associated costs and budgets necessary for the effective delivery of approved projects.
• secures proposals from consultants, including architects and engineers and other technical consultants for project planning and design services.
• prepares consultant agreements for review and approval necessary for a complete project.
• reviews and approves consultant pay applications
• coordinates assigned projects with design lead, architects, engineers, and other technical consultants.
• attends and conducts design, pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings.
• coordinates and manages the development of bid documents including all necessary plans and specifications.
• coordinates, and manages the bidding process as required by district standards, policy, and procedures.
• coordinates, and manages the district, jurisdictional and other associated permitting required for all types of projects.
• coordinates planning and design efforts with all affected parties, including site personnel and school organizations, other district departments, outside organizations, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors and communication agencies.
• maintains complete and accurate files of all planning and design documents, test reports, board actions, contracts, and correspondence associated with each project.

when assigned to construction:

• attends and conducts pre-construction and owner/contractor meetings.
• performs construction contract administration for assigned projects with outside contractors and vendors including, but not limited to, work zone management, changes, requests for information, supplemental instructions, directives, and other industry standards for construction.
• performs all measurement and payment management for construction including contractors, vendors, design teams, district purchased materials, etc.
• performs project inspection for quality assurance, control, and adherence to industry and district standards.
• assists with maintenance roofing repair program including roof inspection, project planning, leak detection, repairs, and inspection.
• performs project planning and construction management of…