Project Manager - Public K-12 - CT

Torrington, Connecticut Permanent USD100,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
A leading Connecticut-based construction organization is seeking a Project Manager to support several large-scale K-12 school construction projects throughout the state. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to join a stable, family-owned company with a strong reputation, long employee tenure, and a robust backlog of public-sector work.
  • Lead high-profile K-12 construction projects with budgets exceeding $50M
  • Join a financially stable, family-owned ENR-ranked contractor

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, family-owned construction firm with over 100 years of history and a workforce exceeding 1,000 employees. Recognized as a Top ENR contractor, the company has built a reputation for delivering complex educational, healthcare, industrial, and institutional projects throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

  • Manage all phases of large-scale K-12 construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors throughout project execution.
  • Lead subcontractor procurement, contract administration, change orders, and cost control efforts.
  • Monitor project progress and proactively resolve schedule, budget, and operational challenges.
  • Partner closely with Superintendents to ensure successful field execution and project delivery.
  • Conduct regular project meetings and provide updates to senior leadership and clients.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.



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The Successful Applicant

A Successful Project Manager Should Have:

  • 5+ years of experience in a true Project Manager capacity with a commercial general contractor.
  • Proven experience managing public K-12 school construction projects valued at $20M+.
  • Demonstrated responsibility for project scheduling, financial management, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Stable work history with reputable construction organizations.
  • Strong understanding of public-sector construction processes and client management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications.
  • Experience with P6, JD Edwards, Textura, and BIM 360 Field is considered a plus.

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What's on Offer

What's On Offer:

  • Competitive base salary up to $150k
  • Opportunity to work on landmark public school projects valued between $50M-$60M.
  • Long-term career stability with a century-old industry leader.
  • Strong project backlog and recession-resistant work portfolio.
  • Exposure to complex educational, healthcare, and institutional construction projects.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented culture with exceptional employee tenure.
  • Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement plans, PTO, and additional employee benefits.
Contact
Jihad Edmond
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7063546

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Torrington
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jihad Edmond
Job Reference
JN-072026-7063546
 

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