Project Manager - Education K-12

About Overaa

Overaa Construction has been building the Bay Area since 1907. Based in Richmond, we are a leading general contractor serving commercial, education, healthcare, life science, water, industrial, energy, and transportation markets. What truly sets Overaa apart is our people — a team of highly skilled, self-performing craft professionals backed by a culture that feels more like family than a job site.

For more than a decade, Overaa has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work and consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in compensation and benefits. We’re proud of our legacy, serious about quality, and excited to welcome talented builders who share our values and want to grow their careers with a company that’s here for the long haul.

Overaa Construction is looking for a high potential candidate with a minimum of 5-7 years experience in General Building in DSA coordination in the education/K-12 projects and related fields. An Overaa Project Manager (PM) is the quarterback of a team of individuals responsible for successfully delivering construction projects to our clients. The PM sets the tone for the project with careful pre-planning and de‑risking of project variables.

They build collaborative client and stakeholder relationships. They inspire, motivate and mentor their teams to successfully complete projects safely in accordance with Overaa’s values. The PM is responsible for delivering a project (or projects) on schedule and within budget and manage all the moving parts to make that happen.

• Responsible for tactical project execution including project approach and deliverables.
• Direct and motivate personnel and trade partners to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, and with quality craftsmanship.
• Manage administrative and contractual obligations including owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Business development activities including the responsibility to build strategic partnerships with key client accounts.
• Attend conferences, trade shows and community events.
• Participate in project pursuits including leading the proposal strategy and assisting with estimating, presentations, interviews, and preconstruction services.
• Promote job site safety and encourage safe work practices. Complete all Overaa company safety training as required.

• Passion for construction.
• Strategic thinker and team player.
• Thrives in a fun and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Proactively and collaboratively works to solve problems.
• Conducts all business activities according to company values including loyalty, humility, reliability and a can‑do attitude.

• Responsible for risk management as it relates to project execution.
• Responsible for job‑specific buyout strategy in coordination with the Project Executive and estimating team.
• Responsible for developing project budgets, cost control, change management, manpower and resource planning, and financial projections.
• Responsible for the master scheduling process in collaboration with the project superintendent and trade partners.
• Leads in developing and implementing quality control, safety and environmental programs for each project with the support of the Superintendent and the Safety and QC departments.
• Leads communication with project stakeholders on issues and makes recommendations for resolution.
• Responsible for directing, supervising, and coaching Project Engineers, Field Engineers, Team Coordinators, and Project Accountants.
• Studies the prime contract with the owner and is responsible to know our rights and obligations under the contract.
• Understands the notice provisions of the prime contract and follows strict adherence to them to preserve our rights and reduce our risk.
• Reports to Project Executive.

• 5 years of relevant project experience in all phases of construction.
• Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or related field.
• Organized with a systematic approach to achieve high level results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills,…