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About Us:
Consertus is an AI-native global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep industry expertise with advanced digital capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,500 professionals, we help clients plan, deliver, and optimize complex capital programs across the full project lifecycle.
Our integrated capabilities span advisory, digital solutions, engineering and design, and program delivery, enabling organizations to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and achieve strategic objectives. We serve a diverse range of industries, including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial real estate, life sciences, and technology.
At Consertus, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environment where individuals can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact. Together, we’re transforming the way the world is planned, built, and delivered.
About this Role:
Consertus is seeking a Project Manager to represent the Owner’s interests on K–12 school construction and renovation projects—from early planning and procurement, through preconstruction, and continuing through closeout. This role owns the overall delivery of assigned projects — schedule, budget, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination — working closely with the on-site Construction Manager, architects, engineers, and district facilities staff. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable communicating with district stakeholders while keeping projects on track.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the owner's representative for assigned K-12 projects, overseeing scope, schedule, and budget from pre-construction through closeout
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cash flow projections, updating regularly as the project progresses
- Administer contracts, including review and processing of submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay applications
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve design questions and ensure design intent is carried through construction
- Partner with the on-site Construction Manager to align field activity with the overall project plan and address issues as they arise
- Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to district stakeholders, facilities staff, and the Program Manager
- Support procurement and bidding processes, including scope development, bid review, and contractor qualification
- Ensure compliance with public bidding requirements, prevailing wage, and district procurement policies
- Coordinate project phasing and sequencing around the school calendar to minimize disruption to students and staff
- Manage risk identification and mitigation planning at the project level
- Track and manage project closeout, including punch list resolution, as-builts, warranties, and final documentation
- Prepare and present project status reports and updates for internal and district review
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field (preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience in project/construction management of commercial and/or public facilities
- 5+ years of project management experience in construction; K-12 or public education project experience preferred
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, and cost/budget management
- Familiarity with public bidding, prevailing wage, and school construction requirements a plus
- Proficiency with project management and scheduling software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience coordinating across owners, designers, and contractors
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal/soft skills is a must
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- PMP certification a plus
What's In It For You:
- Comprehensive core benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Employer-paid life and disability coverage
- A wide range of voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, pre-paid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance
- 401(k) with day-one eligibility, including a 100% company match on the first 3% of eligible compensation and a 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5%
- Generous time off, including 10 paid holidays, and a PTO plan that starts at 15 days annually, growing up to 25 days with tenure
- Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.
