Program Manager - Aviation

About the role

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Program Manager to manage all phases of initiated projects, including project setup, general management, and close-out for the new Terminal at the San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Terminal Development Program.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of initiated programs, including program setup, general management, and close-out.
• Manage direct prime and subconsultant contracts associated with a specific program as well as all Freese and Nichols and subconsultant staff assigned to the program.
• Serve as an extension of the client’s staff with the objective of procuring a quality project, on time and within budget, while reducing the conflicts inherent in complex delivery systems.
• Leads and directs the management of the construction management for the new terminal including Architectural, MEP, etc.
• Manage the scope of the project within the established budget and schedule.
• Prepare and deliver public presentations to the client’s staff and constituents, including Council/Board Members, Citizen Review Boards, etc.
• Work directly with the SAT staff and Executive Program Manager.
• Absorb and immediately rectify issues and concerns.
• Develop process procedures for implementation relative to program management and construction management.
• Respond rapidly on RFIs, submittals and review pay requests.
• Forecast project budgets and work with the Pay Analysts and Document Control to properly document project.
• Oversee the Construction Manager at Risk and meets with them on a recurring basis.
• Cover the bidding processes, following all client policies and procedures as well as FAA, Aviation, and State procurement regulations.
• Establish the best value selection criteria for the project(s).
• Supervise all subconsultants on specific projects.
• Develop, monitor, and manage CPM schedules.
• Communicate project information with client and program team.
• Prepare basic items in written or graphic form for use by the client, assist in presentations to citizen and client groups, and discuss design and construction issues with appropriate third-parties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or related field.
• 6+ years' experience in direct management of design/construction programs with direct experience in new terminal project management experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in design project management and construction contract administration.
• Understanding of basic Public Sector Procurement procedures, ability to apply those procedures, and ability to address advanced or complex procurement issues.
• General understanding of municipal budgeting procedures, with the ability to develop and manage budgets for the client.

Skills

• Ability to negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Ability to respond rapidly on RFIs, submittals and review pay requests.
• Ability to forecast project budgets and work with the Pay Analysts and Document Control to properly document project.
• Ability to oversee the Construction Manager at Risk and meet with them on a recurring basis.
• Ability to cover the bidding processes, following all client policies and procedures as well as FAA, Aviation, and State procurement regulations.
• Ability to establish the best value selection criteria for the project(s).
• Ability to supervise all subconsultants on specific projects.
• Ability to develop, monitor, and manage CPM schedules.
• Ability to communicate project information with client and program team.

Benefits

Freese and Nichols offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an annual bonus, access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina, and a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, as well as an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday. Freese and Nichols is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.