Senior Project Manager

About Kay-Twelve:

Transform education with Kay-Twelve! We’re not just reimagining learning spaces; we’re pioneering them. With our Radically Student Centered™ Approach and Learning Space Integrator Framework, we partner with schools to design environments that boost student engagement, belonging, and success.

We are driven by a massive transformative purpose: to positively impact the learning environments of 10 million students and educators. To achieve this, we live by a set of core values that define how we work and who we are: Be The Change, You Belong Here, Listen, Care, Follow Through, and LFG!. We believe in teamwork and a culture that celebrates both high performance and deep empathy.

We are on the hunt for a strategic Senior Project Manager who will orchestrate the transformation of educational vision into high-impact learning environments. If you’re a precisionist who excels in translating complex design intent into functional reality, we want you!

Who You Are:

• A Precisionist: You excel in orchestrating complex projects from vision to implementation.
• A Disciplined Strategist: You are a self-starter who excels at converting high-level pedagogy and design intent into functional, operationally sound learning environments.
• A Technical Authority: You possess a deep understanding of educational planning, construction, and jurisdictional regulations, acting as the key facilitator between creative vision and practical execution.
• A Results-Oriented Owner: You thrive as the central point of accountability, managing budgets, risks, and timelines with professional rigor and financial acumen.
• An Independent Problem-Solver: You value the freedom to think outside the box to navigate technical intricacies and adapt to changing project circumstances.
• A Purpose-Driven Professional: You are passionate about translating collaboration into realized spaces that positively impact the lives of students and educators.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Project Manager at Kay-Twelve, you are the primary owner of the client journey, from the initial vision (Collaboration Stage) through the Design Stage to the final realized environment (Implementation Stage). You will not merely track projects; you will orchestrate outcomes across stakeholders, disciplines, and timelines. This role is a perfect fit for a self-starter who thrives on converting pedagogy and design intent into spaces that function operationally, financially, and educationally as promised.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Orchestration: Act as the central point of coordination and accountability, ensuring the creative vision is translated into practical execution.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and with the highest technical quality.
• Stakeholder Facilitation: Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders, including clients, LSI staff, consultants, and jurisdictional agencies.
• Technical Oversight: Ensure all executed spaces meet local building codes, regulations, and standards.
• Financial Stewardship: Utilize financial acumen for rigorous budget and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Problem Solving: Use the freedom to think “outside the box” to adapt to changing circumstances and solve complex project challenges.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or greater in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Experience: 7-10+ years of proven experience managing complex projects in Educational Planning, Architecture, Construction, or Learning Environment Design.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and project management platforms.
• Core Competencies: Strong understanding of architectural processes, time management, risk management, and stakeholder management.

Preferred:

• Certifications: Licensed Professional, PMP, ALEP (Accredited Learning Environments Planner), or EdSpaces ECLPS/Eclipse certification.
  Software: Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Photoshop.
  Mission Alignment: A passion for positively impacting the environments of 10 million learners.