Project Manager - Dallas, TX

Join McKissack & McKissack's team! Immediate opening for a Project Manager in Dallas, TX. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management, architecture, and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity, professional development, and performance. We seek team players who are humble, hungry, and smart, with strong academic or professional experience, integrity, and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition, integrity, and collaboration.
Responsibilities:

Serve as McKissack’s on-site Owner’s Representative for assigned DISD capital projects.
Manage projects through all phases including planning, design, procurement, construction, closeout, and occupancy.
Develop, review, and monitor project schedules; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Review budgets, cost estimates, change orders, and pay applications to ensure fiscal control and bond compliance.
Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, inspectors, and testing agencies to ensure alignment with project objectives.
Facilitate project meetings; document decisions, track action items, and communicate status to DISD and McKissack leadership.
Review submittals, RFIs, and construction documentation for completeness and compliance with contract requirements.
Support quality assurance and quality control efforts throughout design and construction.
Coordinate with DISD departments including Facilities, Operations, Safety, IT, and campus leadership.
Prepare clear and accurate project reports, logs, and documentation using DISD-approved systems.
Support community engagement efforts and respond to stakeholder inquiries as required.
Ensure compliance with DISD policies, Texas public procurement regulations, and McKissack PMF standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
5–8 years of experience managing capital construction projects, preferably within K–12, municipal, or public-sector environments.
Demonstrated experience serving as an Owner’s Representative or PM/CM.
Certification: PMP, CCM, or equivalent preferred but not required
Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in active or occupied facilities.
Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management platforms (e.g., Procore, Unifier, e-Builder, or similar systems).
Ability to work on-site at DISD campuses and travel throughout the DFW metroplex as required.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Compensation

Salary range: $100,000 - $110,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)
Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• Matching 401k Plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Marketplace Perks-at-Work

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

McKissack & McKissack is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws.
This statement applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination. Salary ranges will be disclosed where required by law (e.g., CA, CO, NY, MA). Applicants needing reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact HR@mckinc.com
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
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