Senior Project Manager - JOB ID# 13603 na Capitol Region Education Council
Capitol Region Education Council · Hartford, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em Hartford
- Position Type:
Professional/Senior Project Manager - Date Posted:
10/7/2025 - Location:
147 Charter Oak Avenue - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
10/17/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide
| Senior Project Manager - JOB ID# 13603 | JobID: 13603 |
Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 inter-district magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Project Manager supports the Project Management Office (PMO) in delivering construction, renovation, and smaller-scale capital improvement projects across CREC’s schools and facilities. This role assists with schedules, budgets, documentation, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects move forward efficiently and in alignment with PMO standards. Reporting to the Manager of Operations and working closely with the PMO team, the Senior Project Manager plays a key role in maintaining momentum on active projects while contributing to the improvement of systems, tools, and workflows.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties/Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
• Lead the planning, tracking, and execution of renovation, remodeling, and large-scale capital projects in alignment with PMO standards.
• Establish and maintain project schedules, budgets, documentation, operating procedures, and communication logs.
• Direct project meetings, ensure coordination among contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors, and resolve issues to maintain progress.
• Conduct site visits to monitor work quality, compliance, and adherence to timelines.
• Oversee project closeout, including punch lists, closeout documentation, and archiving.
• Provide rapid response and decision-making support for urgent project needs or time-sensitive issues.
Project Support & Coordination
• Assist with planning, tracking, and delivery of renovation, remodeling, and smaller-scale capital projects.
• Maintain project schedules, documentation, and communication logs in accordance with PMO standards.
• Support the preparation and review of contracts, agreements, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Conduct site visits to observe progress and coordinate with contractors, architects, and vendors.
• Prepare closeout packages, punch lists, and project archive materials.
• Provide occasional support with urgent project needs or time-sensitive issues.
Budget & Documentation
• Manage project budgets in collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, ensuring cost control and proper allocation of resources.
• Review and approve invoices, payment applications, and change orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain comprehensive digital and hard-copy documentation to support audits, state requirements, and grant reporting.
• Prepare financial and project status updates for internal and external stakeholders.
Vendor & Contract Support
• Oversee vendor and contractor coordination, including compliance, performance tracking, and documentation management.
• Lead contract reviews, procurement coordination, and negotiation of change orders.
• Ensure alignment between vendor deliverables and project specifications, quality standards, and schedules.
Supervision & Team Development
• Supervise Project Coordinators, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.
• Delegate assignments, review work quality, and ensure adherence to PMO processes and standards.
• Foster professional development by coaching team members and supporting skill-building opportunities.
Collaboration & Process Improvement
• Work closely with PMO colleagues and internal departments to align project needs with organizational goals.
• Contribute to the development of PMO procedures, templates, and dashboards.
• Promote teamwork, knowledge-sharing, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position supervises temporary Project Coordinators, providing direction, mentorship, and oversight of daily assignments. The Senior Project Manager ensures coordinators’ work meets PMO standards and contributes to successful project delivery.
COMPETENCIES:
• Leadership & Supervision – Provides clear direction, mentorship, and oversight to project coordinators and team members.
• Project Management Expertise – Demonstrates mastery in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivering complex capital projects.
• Financial & Contract Oversight – Ensures accuracy, compliance, and accountability in budgets, invoices, and contracts.
• Strategic Thinking – Anticipates challenges, develops solutions, and aligns project outcomes with organizational priorities.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement – Delivers clear, timely, and tailored communication to staff, leadership, contractors, and vendors.
• Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds strong working relationships across departments and promotes a cooperative, team-based environment.
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making – Responds quickly to issues, makes sound judgments, and maintains progress under pressure.
• Adaptability & Resilience – Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities and maintains a solutions-focused mindset.
• Attention to Detail & Organization – Maintains accurate records, documentation, and reporting for compliance and audits.
• Process Improvement Orientation – Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance PMO systems and practices.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• 5–7 years of experience in project management, with construction, facilities, or capital improvement experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in supervising or mentoring staff.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets, contracts, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and project management platforms (Procore, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with construction and facilities management terminology, workflows, and compliance standards.
• Ability to travel frequently to local project sites and oversee field work.
• Commitment to CREC’s mission and values, with a team-oriented, student-centered mindset.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to job sites, meetings, etc. as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
~ Group Health Insurance Plans
~ Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
~ Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
~ 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
~ Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
~ Comprehensive benefit time package
~ Employee Assistance Program
~ Bereavement time & Religious Holidays
~ Credit Union Access
~ Tuition Reimbursement Program
~ Employee Network Groups
~ Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
~ Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations! Based on terms and conditions during your employment, specific to your job classification and collective bargaining agreement.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT:
CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudice—ranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditions—that harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To access the job description and salary range document, please click https://www.crec.org/careers/jobs.php
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