Senior Project Manager - K-12 & Public Projects

Overview

Role:
Senior Project Manager – K-12 & Public Projects

Location:
St. Petersburg, FL

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 (DOE) + Full Benefits

A well-established Florida-based general contractor with a strong presence across K-12, institutional, and public-sector construction is seeking an experienced Senior
Project Manager to join their team in St. Petersburg. This role will take full ownership of complex commercial and institutional projects, managing them from preconstruction through final closeout while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget are met.

• Lead K-12, institutional, and public-sector construction projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement, buyout, and cost controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Run owner and design team meetings with confidence and authority.
• Review and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes to ensure constructability and compliance.
• Proactively identify and resolve design, system, and sequencing challenges.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project reporting.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and subcontractors to maintain progress and quality.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with repeat clients, inspectors, and local authorities.

• 6-10+ years of Project Management experience in commercial or institutional construction.
• Proven background delivering K-12, education, or public-sector projects (private or public).
• Strong technical understanding of building systems and construction processes.
• Ability to operate in a lean environment without layers of assistant PM support.
• Confident communicator capable of leading meetings without owner hand-holding.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction management platforms.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

• Opportunity to lead meaningful K-12 and public-sector projects with repeat clients.
• Competitive compensation in the $120K–$140K range with full benefits.
• High level of autonomy and trust from ownership.
• Long-term stability with a strong local backlog and pipeline of future work.
• Key role in helping ownership transition out of day-to-day project management.

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