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Diamond Peak Recruiting

Higher Ed Project Manager (Dallas, Texas)

Diamond Peak Recruiting, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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Diamond Peak Recruiting Project Manager – Higher Education Construction Location:

Dallas–Fort Worth, TX Salary:

$130,000 – $160,000 (DOE) Employment Type:

Full-Time | Regional Travel as Needed Position Overview We are seeking a

Project Manager

to oversee large-scale

higher education construction projects

across the DFW region. This role will lead the delivery of complex academic buildings, student housing, research facilities, and campus infrastructure. The Project Manager is responsible for the full project life cycle—from preconstruction through closeout—ensuring quality, budget control, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction while building lasting relationships with university stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day operations on higher education projects, including ground-up builds and campus renovations Oversee budgets, cost controls, contracts, schedules, and subcontractor coordination Serve as the primary liaison with owners, architects, engineers, and consultants Lead preconstruction planning, RFIs, submittals, and change orders Mentor assistant PMs, project engineers, and field teams Support closeout, punch lists, warranty management, and project turnover Enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards on all job sites Qualifications 5–8+ years of experience as a Project Manager in commercial construction, preferably with higher education or institutional projects Background in managing academic buildings, laboratories, research facilities, or student housing projects Strong financial and contract management skills Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, and related software Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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