Construction Program Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages various programs which includes the development and oversight of scope, budget, schedule and implementation of these programs.
• Evaluates programs and performs cost/benefit analysis to determine overall cost savings and effectiveness.
• Develops and evaluates contracting and procurement methods based on program specifics.
• Coordinates with local utilities to understand and capture available rebates and incentives.
• Reviews and evaluates emerging technologies.
• Advises, consults with, and gives technical direction to design firms, consultants and
• contractors, on policies, guidelines and specifications for development of project costs
• related to design and construction.
• Plans, organizes, directs and reports activities and progress to sustainability and maintenance
• and operations management.
• Creates policies, procedures, standards and project workflows to achieve program directives and maximize efficiencies.
• Develops and oversees program management systems and reports (i.e. Microsoft Project,
• Estimate at Completion Tool, Smirnoff, offline reports, etc.).
• Performs fiscal management and program level financial reporting to both internal and external offices/agencies.
• Collects, drafts, develops and disseminates lessons learned to appropriate staff.
• Manages the closeout phase of the program.
• Provides training and guidance to project staff.
• Performs technical oversight for project assignment and advisor duties.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture and/or engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in overseeing and managing all phases of K-12 programs/projects.
• OSHA 30 Hour Safety Training highly desirable.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and/or PMP certificate highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Project.
• Knowledge of and experience using Primavera (P6), Building Information Modeling (BIM) and E-Builder.
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work effectively with little or no direct supervision in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to manage large and complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding and application of project management principles, processes, and procedures.
• Proficient leadership skills, including effective conflict management and influencing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple multi-phase projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, documentation and presentation skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong focus on health, safety and quality