Bond Program & Project Management
Project Manager — K-12 Bond Programs (DSA)
School Leaders (Dixon SmartSchoolHouse LLC dba School Leaders)
About School Leaders
School Leaders is an education-facilities consulting firm serving California's K-14 community. We assist school districts, county offices of education, and community colleges with planning, funding, and delivering facilities. Services span bond program management, facility master planning, needs assessments, fiscal stabilization, strategic planning, superintendent searches, and leadership training. The firm also operates an affiliated CSLB-licensed general contractor, School Leaders Construction Management, providing construction management, lease-leaseback, and CUPCCAA project delivery.
About the Role
Manage three to eight concurrent modernization and new-construction projects from planning through DSA closeout for the school districts we serve; own budgets, schedules, change orders, RFI and submittal coordination, and monthly board reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee facility and construction projects with district leaders, construction managers and architectural teams
- Monitor project schedules, budgets and compliance requirements
- Prepare reports and presentations for district boards and stakeholders
- Assist with facility needs assessments and Facility Master Plan updates
- Conduct regular site visits and stakeholder meetings
- Manage DSA permitting, inspection coordination and project closeout
Qualifications
- 5–10 years in school facilities planning, construction project management or capital program oversight in K-12 public education
- Knowledge of California school facilities regulations, bond programs and DSA processes including permitting, inspections and closeout
- OPSC/School Facility Program and CUPCCAA familiarity strongly preferred
- Proficiency in project management software
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, public administration, business or related field
- CCM or PMP preferred
Compensation & Benefits
$115,000–$150,000 base
Plus profit-sharing pool on program margin, paid annually. Full benefits.
How to Apply
Send a résumé and brief cover note to careers@schoolleaders.com with the job title in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled.
Apply by emailEqual Opportunity
School Leaders / Dixon SmartSchoolHouse LLC and School Leaders Construction Management LLC are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.