Construction Program Manager- K-12 projects

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Construction Program Manager in Los Angeles to lead K-12 program management for public sector clients. The role emphasizes strong leadership, communications, and multi-disciplinary coordination across development and construction activities.

The candidate should have 10+ years of PM experience on public sector projects, K-12 modernization, capital maintenance, and experience managing design, construction, occupancy, and closeout phases, with a proven client

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a PM on public sector projects of varying scope
• K-12 experience with modernizations, expansions, capital maintenance and green field construction
• Experience managing planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout phases
• Experience building and maintaining client satisfaction in their team/services
• Experience working with/managing expectations of executive leadership within client organizations
• Experience with preparing report and presenting to oversight/governance groups
• Experience managing public relations/community engagement efforts
• Experience developing and managing high performance teams

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research, data collection and benchmarking
• Establish effective processes and systems to be utilized throughout the project
• Produce project plans
• Monitor and document project progress and other performance indicators
• Track and document changes
• Prepare formal project progress and other reports
• Liaise with the client, contractors and designers
• Attend meetings and draft minutes
• Ensure tasks are completed to required accuracy and quality standards
• Ensure tasks delivered efficiently and on time
• Support cross-functional team in a positive manner
• Contribute to overall project success
• Communicate key information and data clearly and retain it appropriately
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable

Skills

Project management

K-12 projects

Executive stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Public sector experience

Governance reporting

Education

BS degree in construction management / engineering / architecture

Certifications: CCM / CACM / DBIA / Assoc DBIA / PMP / LCI

Job description

Construction Program Manager- K-12 projects

• Full-time

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a ConstructionProgram Manager in Los Angeles. The Program Manager will manage programs for K-12 clients.

The candidate should have strong leadership, communications, project management and problem solving skills. The Program Manager will be expected to manage activities in coordination with other internal and external project management groups in the execution of development and construction activities. A technical background is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking


• Working with the Senior PM or PM to establish effective processes and systems to be utilized throughout the project


• Producing project plans


• Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators


• Tracking and documenting changes


• Preparing formal project progress and other reports


• Liaising with the client, contractors and designers


• Attending meetings and drafting minutes, etc


• Tasks are completed to the right accuracy and quality standards


• Tasks are completed efficiently and on time


• Client needs are dealt with in a helpful and attentive way


• The cross-functional team is supported in a helpful and positive manner


• An effective contribution is made towards the overall project


• Key information and data is effectively communicated and appropriately retained


• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as a PM on public sector projects of varying scope – vertical, renovations, deferred maintenance, and tenant improvements.


• K-12 experience with modernizations, expansions, capital maintenance and green field construction.


• Experience managing the planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout phases of a project.


• Experience building and maintaining client satisfaction in their team/services


• Experience working with/managing expectations of executive leadership within client organizations.


• Experience with preparing report and presenting to oversight/governance groups.


• Experience managing public relations/community engagement efforts.


• Experience developing and managing high performance teams.

Preferences

• BS degree in construction management, engineering or architecture – an AA can be acceptable with sufficient project experience


• CCM, CACM, DBIA, Assoc DBIA, PMP or LCI certification


• Experience with Californiapublic contracting and DSA compliance

The salary range for this full-time role is $180k-$210kper year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.

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