Project Manager - Educational Construction

Orlando, Florida Permanent USD120,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
Opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to oversee ground‑up and renovation projects for K‑12 schools and Higher Education institutions across the Orlando market.Perfect for a detail‑driven leader skilled in owner communication, scheduling, and delivering complex institutional projects.
  • Lead high‑visibility K‑12 and Higher Ed projects in Central Florida.
  • Strong career growth with a stable, reputable commercial contractor.

About Our Client

A well‑established commercial general contractor with a strong reputation in the Florida education sector. They deliver high‑quality K‑12 and Higher Ed projects and offer a collaborative, growth-focused culture where project managers are empowered and supported by an experienced leadership team.

Job Description

  • Manage K‑12 and Higher Education projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Serve as primary liaison between the owner, design teams, and subcontractors.
  • Review drawings, track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract documentation.
  • Conduct site visits and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Manage subcontractor performance and negotiate scopes of work.
  • Run OAC meetings and provide clear project status updates.
  • Oversee project delivery, punch lists, turnover packages, and warranty coordination.
  • Mentor assistant PMs, project engineers, and site staff.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5-10+ years of commercial construction experience.
  • Strong background managing K‑12 and/or Higher Ed projects.
  • Experience with ground‑up institutional buildings, site development, and MEP coordination.
  • Proficient with project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
  • Strong communicator with excellent organization and client‑facing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and subcontractor performance.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary aligned with Orlando's market center.
  • Annual performance‑based bonus.
  • Full benefits package: health, retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Opportunity to lead marquee education projects with long-term pipeline stability.
  • Supportive leadership team and clear opportunities for upward mobility.



Contact
Ana Sofía Martínez Aldape
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6960676

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Orlando
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ana Sofía Martínez Aldape
Job Reference
JN-032026-6960676