STV

Project Manager – Higher Education

STV

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Corpus Christi • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $112,253 - $149,671 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital projects on campus
  • Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards
  • Work closely with architects, contractors, engineers, and university stakeholders
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work
  • Coordinate all phases of the project, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction activities
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Facilitate coordination between design professionals and university stakeholders
  • Manage the selection and procurement of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Negotiate and administer construction contracts
  • Approve contractor invoices and change orders
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance and quality control
  • Provide regular updates to university leadership and stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (required)
  • Master’s degree (preferred)
  • At least 5 years of experience in managing construction projects, with a focus on higher education or institutional projects (preferred)
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects
  • Experience working with architects, contractors, and facility management teams
  • Familiarity with applicable building codes, regulations, and sustainability standards
  • Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
  • Knowledge of construction-related software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend, MS Project)
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.
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 (8 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
construction managementproject budgetingproject schedulingrisk managementcontract negotiationquality controlsafety compliancebuilding codessustainability standardslarge-scale construction project management
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationleadershipteam managementorganizational skillsability to work under pressureinterpersonal skillscoordinationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree