STV is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Senior Construction Manager to join our PM/CM group supporting large-scale K-12 educational facility improvement and modernization programs.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on occupied school campuses, strong construction administration and field coordination skills, and previous experience working for a design firm or general contractor. This position requires a proactive professional who can effectively coordinate with clients, contractors, school staff, and the public while managing active construction projects in complex educational environments.
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Essential Duties Include but Are Not Limited To:
· Coordinate and monitor daily construction activities across multiple active projects and campuses.
· Serve as a liaison between the client, contractors, design teams, campus representatives, and other project stakeholders.
· Communicate effectively and professionally with school administrators, staff, students, parents, contractors, and the public.
· Monitor designer(s) and contractor(s) performance, construction progress, schedule adherence, and overall project coordination.
· Review and document jobsite construction progress and assist in resolving non-conformance issues.
· Maintain detailed daily reports documenting construction progress, observations, issues, and field activities.
· Participate in preconstruction meetings, progress meetings, and project coordination meetings.
· Review construction documents, submittals, RFIs, and field conditions for general conformance with project requirements.
· Assist with project scheduling, quantity tracking, punch list activities, and project closeout.
· Support construction activities within occupied and operational campus environments while minimizing disruption to school operations.
· Coordinate with utility providers, local agencies, inspectors, and third-party stakeholders as required.
· Coordinate and manage third-party consultants, vendors, and specialty contractors.
· Support permitting, inspection, and utility coordination activities with local agencies and service providers.
· Mentor and support project managers and assistant project managers.
· Provide accurate and correct information to
Preferred Experience
· Experience with the City of Austin permitting and inspection process.
· Experience as an Owner’s representative.
· Experience coordinating projects with Austin Energy, Austin Water, Austin Transportation and Public Works, and Texas Gas Service.
· Experience managing renovation and modernization projects within occupied facilities.
· Experience supporting K-12 bond programs, campus improvements, or public sector capital projects.
Education and/or Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Architecture, or a related field preferred. Other Bachelor’s degrees with experience in design and/or construction fields is acceptable.
· 5–10 years of construction management or similar experience on commercial, institutional, or K-12 educational projects required.
· Previous experience working for and owner as an owner’s representative strongly preferred.
· Knowledge of construction scheduling, construction administration, and field coordination practices.
· Strong interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills required.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and construction/project management software platforms.
· Registered Architect, PE, DBIA or CCM certification is a plus.
This position requires a candidate who is organized, solutions-oriented, and capable of representing STV professionally in both client-facing and public-facing en
Compensation Range:
$164,279.49 - $187,747.98STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- 5-10 years of construction management experience
- Knowledge of construction scheduling and administration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software
- Registered Architect, PE, DBIA or CCM certification is a plus
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with multiple plan options and telehealth, and is often characterized as good to above average for an engineering/consulting firm. Benefits such as company-paid life/disability and FSAs further support the overall healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — Offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and a discretionary annual contribution, aligning with a benefits package portrayed as competitive. Some indications suggest additional employer contributions may occur in certain years.
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Parental & Family Support — PTO, company holidays, paid parental leave, and resources like an Employee Assistance Program and backup childcare are presented as family-supportive elements. These components are frequently cited as positives within the overall package.
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What We Do
STV offers professional services for the infrastructure that powers our lives. We are experts in transportation systems, building design, water systems and other essential infrastructure. Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future. Our expertise includes architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, program and construction management (PM/CM) and advisory services.







