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Project Manager - Construction
Serves as District Agent with all project stakeholders during the design, bidding/award, construction and warranty phases of any authorized district construction or renovation activity on a per project basis. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.
--- Negotiate scopes of work and fees for professional services including, but not limited to, agreements for surveyors, architect/engineer (A/E) services, geotechnical investigations, material testing and construction observation, mechanical testing and balancing, mechanical commissioning, security systems, State Division of Fire Safety Third Party Inspectors, etc..
--- Critique potential designs to incorporate District criteria and assist A/Es in preparing construction budgets and in establishing overall time lines and delivery schedules. Act as liaison between District stakeholders and designers to assure all District technical guidelines and educational requirements are addressed. Coordinate frequent scope development meetings with building managers and school staffs.
--- Throughout design confirm that A/Es incorporate all local, state and federal agency code requirements.
--- Edit front-end (terms and General Conditions) bid and contract documents and schedules.
--- Serve as the District agent at design and construction-related meetings including, but not limited to Schematic Design, Design Development and Construction Document phase reviews, pre-construction, pre-submittal and pre-installation conferences. Facilitate the weekly District/School/Architect/General Contractor meetings from the start of the project through project acceptance.
--- Create and maintain status reports and budget updates on construction projects to District Stakeholders and constituents.
--- Coordinate District-supplied items with General Contractors, including but not limited to all Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Instructional Materials.
--- Manage and coordinate construction activities with building and school occupant schedules.
--- Serve as the District agent with A/Es, consultants and General Contractors regarding construction concerns and in determining validity of fee increase requests and change order requests.
--- Review and approve A/E, consultant and General Contractor payment applications.
--- Determine if Final Completion and Final Acceptance requirements have been met and establish the warranty period start date.
--- Manage warranty issues throughout the twelve-month warranty period.
--- Manage process improvement programs and projects.
--- Participate in workshops and professional development events.
--- Facilitate cross-functional working teams and oversee projects to implement best practices.
--- Calculate, document and communicate positive results from innovations.
--- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
--- Analyze architect/engineer (A/E), consultant, General Contractor and subcontractor qualifications to determine pre-qualified participants for all projects.
Bachelor's Degree: Architecture, Bachelor's Degree: Construction Management
Regular
West Building B - Construction and Transportation Fleet
No
40
1.00
260 Work Days
$83,975.65 USD Annual
$105,593.14 USD Annual
$83,975.65 USD - $127,210.64 USD Annual
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.
This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
December 23, 2026

Douglas County is home to excellence in education and fantastic teachers who prepare Douglas County students to be successful. Our motto, "Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow," has never been more true than today. We are redefining the way we teach our students to ensure they have the skills they need to not only participate in the global economy – but to lead it.
The Douglas County School District is the third-largest school district in Colorado, serving more than 63,000 students across 90 schools. The school district offers a wide variety of pathways to learning, including neighborhood schools, charter, magnet, online schools, alternative education campuses, and home education options.
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