Program Manager - Education

About the role

The Program Manager will oversee all aspects of project planning and development in programs, including Engineering and Construction; Technical Support; Bidding Strategy; Schedules; Budget; Funding source and allocations; Grants Management; Prioritization of Work; and Finalization and Closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Program Managers overseeing all aspects of project planning and development in programs, including Engineering and Construction; Technical Support; Bidding Strategy; Schedules; Budget; Funding source and allocations; Grants Management; Prioritization of Work; and Finalization and Closeout.
• Manages project planners in developing projects’ scope, schedule, and budget making sure that the goals and vision of the stakeholders are reflected.
• Guides funding strategies for each of the projects and subprograms within a program, including leveraging funds with state match grants, private grants, and identifying non-profit partners, etc.
• Manages the resolution of cost overruns through value engineering.
• Presents executive reports to stakeholders and approves new projects in specific programs as required.
• Oversees the financial closeout of programs by Program Managers.
• Tracks compliance in accordance with the guidelines of the funding sources, following substantial completion.
• Oversees the provision of necessary documentation for closed-out projects under litigation and participates in depositions whenever necessary.
• Implements recommendations for areas requiring improvement, including program reporting and process.
• Recommends solutions to technically complex issues for architects, engineers, and/or other lower-level project managers.
• Manages the formulation of policies and procedures related to Construction Programs, including the development of funding policies, requests for appropriation, and alterations and improvements of new programs.
• Recommends updates to construction specification guidelines.
• Manages community and stakeholder communications regarding high profile projects and participates as needed.
• Manages lessons learned for all programs and develops trainings to staff for program and project improvements.
• Manages change order negotiations and assists with contract review process as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years full time professional experience in the management and administration of various programs and projects under programs to include, scope development, planning and design, budget and funding allocation and close-out.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in managing programs in a public or educational agency, with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities.
• Experience in managing multiple education or public agency programs concurrently is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirements may substitute experience on a year for year basis.
• Requirements may substitute experience on a year for year basis.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Knowledge of construction industry regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retail Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Pay

$143,435.23 - $163,925.98

Schedule

N/A