MGA Schools

Project Manager

Job Purpose:

To plan, execute, and oversee specific school projects, such as new building construction, renovations, technology rollouts, or major curriculum change implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Assemble and coordinate project teams, assigning tasks and responsibilities.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost control.
• Procure and manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or Business.
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing construction or educational projects.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and risk management skills.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project).

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Assemble and coordinate project teams, assigning tasks and responsibilities.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost control.
• Procure and manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Conduct project post-mortems and create a recommendations report.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

• Strong leadership
• Negotiation skills
• Risk management skills
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or Business.
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is highly preferred.