Project Manager, Historic Preservation

·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 experience

  • Familiarity 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.

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