Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $145,000 $165,000 annually
Education Construction Manager St. Croix & St. Thomas, USVI
Full-Time | On-Site | U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Croix & St. Thomas)
Why CMTS
Every day at CMTS, our team delivers infrastructure and construction management solutions that positively impact communities. With decades of experience supporting public-sector and educational facility programs nationwide, CMTS provides program, project, and construction management expertise that drives successful project delivery.
We value our employees by fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, safety, integrity, and accountability. Our teams are empowered to contribute meaningful work while supporting resilient infrastructure and educational environments across the communities we serve.
About Your Role
The Education Construction Manager supports K12 educational facility projects throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands by providing construction oversight, owners representative services, quality management, stakeholder coordination, and contract administration throughout all phases of construction.
This role works closely with program leadership, contractors, consultants, school representatives, and government stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements, resilience standards, and federal funding guidelines.
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree in:
Construction ManagementEngineeringArchitectureOr a related field
Preferred Certifications
CMAA Certified
Construction Manager (CCM)Project Management Professional (PMP)Professional Engineer (PE)Registered Architect (RA)USACE
Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification preferred
What Youll Need to Get the Job Done
7+ years of
construction management experience, preferably with vertical, educational, or public-sector facilities.Demonstrated experience managing multi-contractor
construction programs.Strong understanding of
construction sequencing, QA/QC, safety, and contract administration.Proficiency with
construction management software including Procore, eBuilder, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder coordination skills.Experience with K12 school
construction, hurricane-resilient design, or coastal/island environments preferred.Familiarity with FEMA Public Assistance, CDBG-DR/MIT, HUD requirements, and federal procurement regulations preferred.Experience working in the U.S. Virgin Islands or Caribbean region preferred.
What Youll Do
Construction Oversight & Field Management
Lead day-to-day
construction oversight for assigned K12 school projects across St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John.Monitor contractor performance, sequencing, safety, quality, and adherence to approved plans and specifications.Validate progress against project schedules, milestone dates, and critical path activities.Conduct regular site walks, issue field reports, and track non-conformance items through resolution.
Owners Representative Functions
Represent the SPMO and VIDE during
construction meetings, progress reviews, and field coordination sessions.Ensure contractor compliance with contract documents, USVI building codes, and federal funding requirements including FEMA PA, CDBG-DR/MIT, and HUD 24 CFR 58.Support program leadership in enforcing contractual obligations and performance standards.
Schedule, Cost & Change Management
Review contractor schedules, preferably in Primavera P6, for sequencing, logic, and feasibility.Validate pay applications, percent-complete assessments, and stored materials documentation.Support change order evaluations including scope validation, cost reasonableness, and schedule impact analysis.Coordinate with Project Controls teams to maintain accurate forecasts, reporting, and risk logs.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
Oversee QA/QC implementation including inspections, testing, and materials verification.Ensure
construction activities meet program quality standards, educational facility design guidelines, and resilience requirements including wind loads, floodproofing, and coastal considerations.Track punch list completion, substantial completion milestones, and final acceptance activities.
Safety & Compliance
Enforce contractor compliance with OSHA requirements, USVI safety regulations, and site-specific safety plans.Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation.Ensure environmental compliance including erosion control, hazardous materials handling, and stormwater management practices.
Stakeholder & Community Coordination
Coordinate with school administrators, staff, and community representatives to minimize operational disruptions.Support communication of
construction impacts, project phasing, and school safety protocols.Assist with temporary facilities planning, swing-space coordination, and school occupancy transitions.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain complete project documentation including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, photographs, and meeting minutes.Provide weekly and monthly reporting to program leadership.Support FEMA and HUD documentation requirements for reimbursement, compliance, and audit readiness.
What You Can Expect from CMTS
Opportunities to support impactful educational infrastructure projects throughout the Caribbean regionCollaborative and mission-driven work environmentProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesA culture focused on safety, integrity, accountability, and teamworkCompetitive compensation and benefits package
Salary Requirements
$145,000 $165,000 annually
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at managements discretion.
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www.cmtsllc.com/careers
Equal Employment Opportunity
CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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