STV

Project Manager – Higher Education

STV

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Hartford • Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $100,226 - $133,635 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the institution's specifications
  • 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
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration between all parties, including university staff, contractors, architects, and consultants
  • Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including contracts, project logs, change orders, meeting minutes, and progress reports
  • Work with the planning and design teams to define project scope, objectives, and schedules
  • Facilitate coordination between design professionals and university stakeholders to align project goals with institutional needs
  • Review project designs for compliance with university standards, regulations, and sustainability goals
  • Manage the selection and procurement of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Negotiate and administer construction contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions
  • Approve contractor invoices and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to budgetary constraints
  • Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety compliance and quality control
  • Organize and lead project meetings, documenting key decisions, milestones, and action items

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)
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
project managementbudgetingschedulingrisk managementconstruction managementcompliance reviewcontract negotiationquality controlsustainability standardsbuilding codes
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillstime managementproblem-solvingattention to detailability to work under pressurefacilitation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's degree in ArchitectureBachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree