Higher Education Project Manager
Michael Page International
- West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania
- 9 days ago
Highlights
Background working on occupied campus projects, renovations, academic buildings, research facilities, student spaces, or administrative facilities. Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience managing projects within colleges, universities, or other higher education environments.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | West Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $117,000–$143,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Higher Education Project Manager
Lead higher education construction projects from preconstruction through project completion. Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and overall project execution. Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors. Conduct project planning, phasing, logistics, and risk management activities. Monitor project costs, change orders, procurement, and forecasting. Lead project meetings and provide regular reporting to stakeholders. Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Oversee project documentation, submittals, RFIs, and closeout processes. Mentor project engineers, coordinators, and other project team members. Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience managing projects within colleges, universities, or other higher education environments. Background working on occupied campus projects, renovations, academic buildings, research facilities, student spaces, or administrative facilities. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred. Professional certifications such as PMP, CCM, LEED, or similar are a plus.
Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years of construction project management experience. Proven experience managing higher education construction projects. Strong knowledge of construction management, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration. Experience with preconstruction services, estimating coordination, and project planning. Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams. Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong understanding of construction documentation, procurement, and change management. Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
Opportunity to lead impactful higher education construction projects. Exposure to a diverse portfolio of institutional and commercial developments. Collaborative and experienced project delivery team. Professional growth and advancement opportunities within a growing organization. Supportive leadership environment with direct client interaction.
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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