Construction Project Manager

About Primer

Fixing our K-12 education system is a civilizationally-important problem. We believe that all of our problems — including the ones that dominate the headlines — are downstream of education.

We have a simple thesis on how to solve it: empower 1,000's of educators to launch microschools in their communities.

We believe the historical tradeoff between price (tuition) and quality is a false dichotomy.

PrimerOS automates and eliminates much of the costs of traditional schools. Microschools have a structural advantage — asset-light real estate — which means much lower capex and opex. You put it together, and you get something that's never existed before: a world-class education that's accessible to normal American families and can rapidly scale.

About the Role

Primer is seeking an experienced Real Estate Project Manager with a strong background in school conversion projects. This role involves overseeing construction processes, managing external contractors, optimizing costs, and ensuring timely project delivery. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise and local relationships to enhance project outcomes while maintaining strict budget and quality controls.

Responsibilities

1. Pre-Construction Management:

2. Cost Optimization:

3. Project Execution:

4. Facilities Management:

5. Stakeholder Communication:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management, with a focus on school conversions or similar projects.

• Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of reducing build-out costs.

• Experience in value engineering and construction bid optimization.

• Familiarity with local permitting processes and regulations in Florida and/or Alabama

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in project management software and construction tools.

If this sounds like you, fill out the application below with a bit about yourself and we'll take it from there! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at [email protected].