Senior Program Manager, K-12 Construction

Senior Program Manager, K-12 Construction
Our client located in Dallas, TX is in need of a Senior Program Manager. This is an immediate need and will be an onsite, direct hire opportunity on a multi-year big budget project.

Company Overview:
K-12 Construction

Senior Program Manager Role:
*A large scale public sector organization is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to oversee complex K-12 capital improvement and construction initiatives.
*This individual will lead multiple high visibility projects involving campus renovations, new construction, modernization efforts, and infrastructure improvements within active educational environments.
*The ideal candidate brings extensive experience managing large scale institutional construction programs, with a strong background in K-12 project delivery, stakeholder coordination, budget oversight, and contractor management.
*This role requires a strategic and hands on leader capable of driving projects from planning through completion while maintaining strict adherence to schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead multiple concurrent K-12 construction and capital improvement projects from inception through closeout
* Manage all phases of project delivery including planning, design coordination, procurement, construction execution, and turnover
* Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasting, risk mitigation, and quality assurance initiatives
* Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, inspectors, and internal stakeholders
* Ensure compliance with applicable construction standards, safety regulations, permitting requirements, and procurement processes
* Provide regular executive level reporting regarding project status, financial performance, milestones, and risks
* Manage contractor performance, construction documentation, change orders, and project controls
* Support stakeholder communication efforts across leadership teams, operational groups, and community representatives
* Drive successful project execution within occupied and operational educational environments
* Participate in long term capital planning and program implementation efforts

Senior Program Manager Background Profile:
* Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline
* PMP Certification required
* 10 to 15 years of progressive construction project or program management experience
* Mandatory experience overseeing K-12 construction projects
* Mandatory experience managing large scale commercial, institutional, or public sector construction initiatives
* Strong understanding of capital improvement programs and complex construction delivery environments
* Proven ability to manage multiple high value projects simultaneously
* Excellent leadership, communication, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience supporting large scale educational or municipal capital programs
* Familiarity with public sector construction processes and compliance standards
* Experience managing renovations, modernization efforts, and ground up construction projects

Feature and Benefits:
Salary plus cost of living bonus
Paid Time off
75% of employee and Family Benefits coverage
401k