Project Manager (Education)

Who We Are
Our Education team partners with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and universities to design and manage transformative programs that align with their goals. We partner with institutions on projects including:

• Modernization and expansion of facilities
• Infrastructure improvements for safety and sustainability
• Development of specialized spaces such as laboratories, research centers, and classrooms.

If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.

The Project Manager is involved in the project from its early stages and assists the Owner with the development of project budgets, overall project schedules, selection of the design team and other tasks as requested. The PM monitors the development of project plans and specifications, updates project budgets and schedule as the project evolves, and assists the Owner with the bidding (where applicable) and award of the project.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Regular personal interactions with contractors, designers, owners, relevant agencies and Harris & Associates staff to discuss and resolve project matters. Ultimately responsible for the success of the project.
• Secure and manage the services and activities of Harris’ sub-consultants.
• Provide overall administrative and technical management on project site from bid preparation through final project acceptance
• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with the approved design, budget and schedule
• Cultivate strong relationship with client and staff

Qualifications and Skills

• 5-10 years of project and program management experience with increasing responsibilities in each assignment.
• Experience with K-12 schools required 
• Experience supporting Design Team
• College degree in engineering, construction management or related area
• OSHA-10 certification (required within 1 month of hiring)
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Additional certifications/licenses such as PMP or CCM a plus

About Harris
Harris & Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in the planning, designing, and constructing of public infrastructure. We serve clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets to build equitable, resilient, and sustainable communities by providing a long-term financial framework as they plan their future. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, and Washington with a staff of over 280 employee-owners.
Harris fosters a collaborative work environment, understanding that diverse perspectives enhance our ability to better serve our clients and their communities. We are deeply passionate about our work, our clients, our team’s personal and professional growth. We offer a mentorship program, on-the-job training, Harris University, and an annual staff summit all aimed at developing well-rounded consultants proficient in the full spectrum of services we provide. Additionally, we prioritize a healthy work-life balance and organized social and team building events.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary range offered for this position is $140k-165K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. 
In addition to base salary, we also offer:
•    Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
•    ESOP
•    401K Match
•    PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
•    Health & Well-Being Allowance
•    Tuition reimbursement
•    Flexible hybrid/remote work plans
•    Paid Leave Programs such as maternity, parentally, and family medical leave
Harris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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