Program Director (Education Construction)

Responsibilities

Leads multiple large projects of the most complex nature with highest performance risk requiring significant integration among disciplines
Maintains extensive contact with key leaders in Harris, our communities and markets
Serves as internal and external subject matter expert
Leads the full range of project management cycle or portions of the program management cycle with multiple task teams.
Oversees project or program quality and completion in alignment with project plans and intended financial outcomes.
Directs development of project management plans and estimates requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time.
Distinguished from the previous level by the number of projects and degree of complexity, as well as the total dollar volume of projects.
Facilitates discussions and negotiations to drive consensus, resolve conflicts and contract issues
Leads preparation of complex proposals in response to RFPs, including qualifications of the firm and team, approach, scope of work, schedule, and cost
Develops and helps execute comprehensive change management strategies and communications
Secures, negotiates, and contracts the services of sub-consultants required for projects.
Attracts, develops, and manages senior project management and technical staff.
Serves as primary point of contact with clients to deliver high-quality services within technical specialization or broadly for the practice
Cultivates trusted advisor executive-level client relationships to position Harris to win new and follow-on work
Oversees client relationships within the team and serves as an executive leadership resource
Initiates and leads strategic business development efforts and growth goals in alignment with the company’s strategic focus areas and plan

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
Master’s degree preferred
15+ years of construction relevant experience with 6+ years of relevant project management experience
Professional engineering or architectural license preferred
Additional certifications such as CCM, PMP, and QSP preferred

Qualifications

• Depending upon project may require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Must have the ability to frequently travel to other offices, field locations, and/or client meetings

Benefits

In addition to base salary, we also offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
ESOP 401K Match
PTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!
Health & Well-Being Allowance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible hybrid/remote work plans

Pay

The annual salary range offered for this position is $175-235K.

Schedule

Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.