Operations Project Manager

Job Posting Title

Operations Project Manager

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

11-04-2026

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii Campus is seeking an Operations Project Manager to lead facilities modification projects from planning through completion. In this role, you'll oversee the full project lifecycle, collaborate closely with Facilities and campus stakeholders, manage procurement and contracting processes, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with clear, proactive communication throughout.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have…

• Experience managing building, construction, or facilities-related projects from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of procurement and contracting processes, including RFP development, bid evaluation, vendor selection, purchase orders, and invoice management.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive approach to communication and status reporting.
• Working knowledge of building trades such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or related facilities systems is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative project leader who enjoys turning campus improvement ideas into successful projects that will enhance our student and employee experience.

Job Summary

Manages projects through planning and organizing. Utilizes project management strategies to plan and implement projects within the constraints of scope, cost, quality, time, and client expectation. Provides reports on progress and outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages project planning and tracking, managing scope, activity, delivery, budget, and reporting to achieve KS' strategic goals. Emphasizes the implementation, system assessments, quantitative and qualitative information syntheses, business modeling, business case development with viable solutions generation, solution impact analyses, implementation roll-out and transition planning and/or execution, performance management, and generation of written analyses and report deliverables for the project completion. Executes and reports assigned initiatives.
• Builds, leads, and motivates project teams. Facilitates project team meetings to problem solve to resolution and successful outcomes. Keeps project team on task to meet project deadlines.
• Aligns and manages client expectations. Communicates to internal and external audiences the project timelines and progress.
• Oversees professional and peer development related to the planning and delivery of programs, projects, and organizational and technological change.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• Bachelor's in Education, Business Administration, Humanities or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years project management or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to methodically plan, execute and control moderate to high-risk/complex initiatives. Able to manage project scope, quality, cost and schedule to pre-determined constraints.
• Ability to manage and support leadership and staff through institutional changes associated with implemented projects.
• Ability to secure, coordinate, manage, and supervise internal and external (consultant/contractor) resources to achieve project objectives. Strong ability to lead and/or work in groups and teams to accomplish defined common goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication skills.
• Demonstrated consulting skills to include facilitation, negotiation and influence.
• Ability to use standard PC applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, email/calendaring).
• Ability to deliver oral and written program reports to senior management.
• Ability to make tough decisions when necessary.
• Self-motivated and dedicated.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and/or skill in organizational competencies of accountability, change effectiveness, collaboration and teamwork, communication, Hawaiian cultural commitment, and innovation.
• Ability to travel to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as required to meet goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional certification (through the Project Management Institute).
• Knowledge and experience working in structured project environments.
• Experience in or familiar with Education, Endowment (real estate and financial investments) or Business operations such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Controller, Legal, and Communications
• Experience working in a consulting firm or environment directly servicing and supporting clients.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sits, perform desk-based computer tasks and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
• Occasionally stand and/or walk, write by hand, and lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position involves traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

For Internal Use Only: #LI-CAR

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at [email protected] or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms).  Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS.  

Work Year

12

Pay Range

81,500.00 - 111,700.00 Annual

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Hawaii Campus

City, State

Keaau, Hawaii

Additional Locations