·STV is seeking a Project Manager, Historic Preservation for our PM/CM group in Connecticut.
The experienced Construction Project Manager with a proven track record of overseeing restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects involving historically significant structures. Demonstrated expertise in managing preservation-sensitive construction activities while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal historic preservation guidelines, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Key Skills:
Historic building restoration and rehabilitation
Project planning and scheduling (Primavera P6, MS Project)
Cost control and budgeting
Regulatory compliance (SHPO, NEPA, Section 106)
Contractor and stakeholder coordination
Construction documentation and reporting
Structural stabilization of aging/heritage buildings
Coordination with architects, conservators, and preservationists
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Coordination:
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
Lead pre-construction meetings to ensure project goals and expectations are clearly defined.
Coordinate with school district personnel to ensure project goals align with district objectives.
Budget and Financial Management:
Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring the project stays within budget.
Review and approve project invoices and payment applications.
Provide regular financial reporting to stakeholders, highlighting potential cost overruns or savings.
Team Leadership & Communication:
Lead and supervise project teams, including architects, engineers, construction workers, and subcontractors.
Serve as the primary point of contact between all project stakeholders (school district, contractors, consultants, local authorities, and the community).
Organize and lead regular project meetings, providing updates on progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones.
Regulatory Compliance & Safety:
Ensure all construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, zoning laws, and environmental standards.
Ensure all safety standards and procedures are followed on-site to protect workers, students, and staff.
Obtain necessary permits and approvals before commencing construction.
Risk Management & Problem Solving:
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.
Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during construction, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and quality.
Ensure any changes to project scope, schedule, or budget are documented and communicated to stakeholders.
Quality Assurance:
Monitor construction work to ensure it meets established quality standards and specifications.
Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, resolve issues, and maintain quality control.
Ensure that final construction is thoroughly inspected and completed to satisfaction before handover.
Post-Construction & Handover:
Ensure all necessary documentation, warranties, and manuals are provided at project completion.
Oversee the transition of the completed project to the school district, ensuring that all operational needs are met.
Coordinate post-construction inspections and punch lists for project close-out.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Professional certifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP), LEED AP, or similar credentials are preferred.
Experience:
A proven track record of overseeing restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects involving historically significant structures
Minimum of 5 years of experienceFamiliarity and experience with school construction grant funding applications and procedures
Skills & Abilities:
Strong understanding of construction processes, including project management, site development, and building codes.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Buildertrend) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of safety regulations, risk management, and environmental sustainability practices.
Compensation Range:
$112,253.66 - $149,671.54
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
