Executive Program Manager

Jacobsen|Daniels; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Program Manager with extensive design and construction experience to lead airfield and terminal development projects. This role requires a self-motivated individual capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee project performance, manage technical and financial aspects, and liaise with a variety of stakeholders. If you possess strong leadership skills and a passion for project management in the construction sector, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and help shape the future of aviation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant experience managing construction projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project performance including costs, schedule, and quality.
• Serve as primary liaison with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Construction Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Advanced professional or business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

SharePoint

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Adobe Acrobat

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Executive Program Manager

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Denver, Colorado

Position Description Summary:

The Executive Program Manager has demonstrated design and construction experience to support a variety of airfield and terminal development projects. Candidates should be self-motivated, critical thinkers and have the capacity to work within a fast-paced environment. Successful incumbents will be capable of working individually and in team environments. Strong oral communication skills, including the capability to understand and follow oral and written communication, are required.

The Executive Program Manager has primary responsibility for and leads overall project performance including costs, schedule, quality, and project status. This position involves serving as the primary liaison with company clients, design teams, general contractors, airport management and staff, and key project stakeholders. Additionally, the Executive Program Manager is responsible for the management of the technical and financial aspects of assignments.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Professionally represent Jacobsen|Daniels to clients and key stakeholders
• Provide executive-level program/project leadership to support corporate and client initiatives
• Evaluate, select, train and manage a staff of 2-6 direct reports
• Develop program and project strategic plans and execute those plans to achieve goals and metrics
• Lead, oversee, and manage a variety of facility development projects
• Establish program/project goals and objectives
• Oversee and support procurement of design, construction and various subject matter expertise services, including scopes of services, budgets, and schedules
• Proficient in reviewing design and construction drawings and specifications
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders
• Liaise with governing authorities and regulatory agencies
• Establish and maintain project reporting procedures
• Develop and monitor the project schedule and budget
• Understand and enforce contractual responsibilities, contract documents and provide dispute resolution
• Support the review of change orders, including processing and assessing cost and schedule impacts, and providing recommendations for approval/disapproval
• Prepare/verify and monitor progress billings to the owner and from contracted service providers
• Review productivity planning and monitoring
• Provide performance status reports regarding project progress, cost forecasts, schedule, and safety
• Engage in all facets of project close-out
• Ensure project profitability
• Travel may be required
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President – Program & Construction Management

Qualifications:

• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability in managing staff and project efforts, and embody a progressive and innovative attitude toward construction technologies, and a thorough understanding of all project systems.
• Strong abilities to facilitate productive meetings between stakeholders are highly desirable.
• Additional preferred qualities and skills include superior organizational ability and strong process orientation, the ability to train and mentor others, and effective people skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, etc.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Degree in area of specialization; advanced professional or business degree is a plus
• At least 20 years of professional, relevant experience
• Jacobsen|Daniels will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills — competent in building and maintaining collaborative relationships throughout the organization and with clients and vendors.
• Oral communication — speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and participates in meetings.
• Written Communication — edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information, including spreadsheets.
• Initiative — identifies and acts upon opportunities to enhance results. Manages problems without needing to be asked.
• Above-average presentation skills.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of reading and interpreting construction documents (construction contract documents, construction plans, and specifications). Must be able to understand and interpret construction and master schedules. Must also have an aptitude for construction estimating and scheduling.
• Must have the self-knowledge, character, and ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Software/Office Equipment — proficient in computer software applications utilized to administer terms of the contract through project controls (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/organizing — prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans
• Quality control— demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience. A minimum of ten (10) years of proven experience as a Project Manager on commercial construction projects valued at $20 million and over with experience in core and shell scope; progressive project responsibility desired.

Licensing/Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Employment with Jacobsen|Daniels is contingent upon passing a substance abuse test and the ability to pass a TSA and Homeland Security background check for an airport SIDA badge.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for long periods, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math, and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations.

Working Conditions:

Primarily working in an office setting, and/or a construction site out of a field office or construction trailer. May be required to travel occasionally as needed to satisfy company and client needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Reporting Relationship:

The position reports to the Implementation Services Division Leader or other member of senior leadership identified during the hiring process or performance review process.

Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets