NCCER Construction/DVA Program Manager

Montgomery County PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MontCo OIC and ACANA seek a Program Manager to lead the NCCER Core Construction curriculum implementation and sustainability across Montgomery County OIC and ACANA campuses. You will provide strategic leadership, oversee staff, budgeting, and compliance to meet enrollment, completion, placement, and retention targets.

The role is in-person at the MontCo OIC and ACANA campuses, with start anticipated October 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, business, or related field or 4+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NCCER Core Curriculum delivery and compliance.
• Coordinate schedule and staffing across MontCo OIC and ACANA.
• Manage budget and grant compliance.
• Develop trainee enrollment, placement, and retention targets.
• Build relationships with industry and educational partners.
• Ensure program documentation and audit readiness.
• Support trainee soft-skill development.
• Attend required professional development.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction exposure

Compliance management

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in workforce development, education, business, or related field

4+ years relevant experience

Tools

NCCER system

Program management systems

Job description

Position Overview

Montgomery County OIC (MontCo OIC) and the African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) seek a Program Manager to oversee the implementation and sustainability of our NCCER-approved curriculum and program. The Program Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the DVA workforce training initiative, ensuring effective implementation of the NCCER training model. Additionally, the Program Manager supervises program staff, manages trainee career placement and pipeline development, oversees the budget, and manages compliance and credentialing requirements. The PM ensures that partner sites are fully prepared for launch and consistently meet enrollment, completion, placement, and retention targets through structured coaching, performance monitoring, and technical assistance.

The Program Manager reports to the Site Supervisor. The salary for this role is $75,000. The anticipated start date for this position is October 2026. This role is in person at the Montgomery County OIC and ACANA campuses to support programming needs and local operations.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in managing the NCCER Core Construction program. The Program Manager oversees the delivery, administration, and compliance with the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum and related trades training at Montgomery County OIC (1101 Arch Street, Norristown) and the ACANA campus (5530 Chester Ave, Philadelphia) on a rotating schedule. At each campus, these duties include:

• Develop and implement DVA & NCCER construction workforce development, training, upskilling, and career progression program(s).
• Work with industry data, contractors, training providers, and industry partners to identify construction workforce needs and develop effective training solutions.
• Collaborate with NCCER’s accredited network to understand market training and workforce development needs.
• Build relationships with contractors, industry associations, governmental agencies, educational institutions, and other NCCER stakeholders.
• Promote industry credentials, structured training, and lifelong learning for construction craft professionals.
• Supervise trade instructors, manage training schedules, and ensure curriculum alignment with NCCER standards, state requirements, or funding guidelines
• Manage, monitor, and forecast the program budget, ensuring appropriate expenditure for equipment, technology, and training materials.
• Ensure financial and overall program compliance with grant, philanthropic, and NCCER guidelines and regulations.
• Develop and maintain an integrated program calendar covering recruitment, enrollment, training schedules, cohort launches, assessments, credentialing, and graduation.
• Oversee the recruitment and administration of program trainees, in tandem with relevant program and site staff.
• Establish and monitor performance indicators for enrollment, attendance, credential attainment, completion, career placement, retention, and trainee satisfaction.
• Facilitate job placement for trainees by developing relationships with construction and other industry-appropriate employers, supporting pipeline development for program graduates, and managing employer engagement activities (e.g., guest speakers, job site visits, etc.).
• Maintain program documentation and reporting systems to support compliance, accountability, audit readiness, and continuity across both sites.
• Support trainee soft-skill development, including resume building, interview skills, job site conduct, etc.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the selected LMS, Google Workspace, MS Office, internet navigation, and electronic communication.
• Attend professional development as required by MontCo OIC & ACANA.
• Receive and implement feedback from MontCo OIC & ACANA leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in workforce development, education, business, or related field OR 4+ years of relevant and comparable experience.
• At least one (1) year of hands‑on experience in construction or directly relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, programs, or initiatives, including managing timelines, deliverables, and competing priorities.
• Reliable transportation to MontCo OIC.
• Authorized documentation to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass criminal background checks as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current NCCER Certified Instructor credential, or ability to meet NCCER instructor qualification requirements and complete the NCCER Instructor Certification Training Program (ICTP) before independently delivering NCCER training.
• Familiarity with program management systems
• Additional experience in the construction industry
• Experience managing program start-up or multi‑site implementation strongly preferred
• Experience with procurement, logistics or project management

Equal Opportunity Statement

As equal opportunity employers, Montgomery County OIC and ACANA are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

About Delaware Valley Alliance

The Delaware Valley Alliance (DVA) initiative is a regional effort focused on advancing equity, transparency, and workforce access within transportation and infrastructure systems, particularly for historically underrepresented communities. It was formed following investigative work, including Right-to-Know requests, that revealed gaps in transparency and disparities in hiring practices, which became the foundation for coordinated advocacy. Building on these findings, DVA brought together community organizations, policymakers, and regional partners to engage public agencies in constructive dialogue and accountability. Today, DVA serves as a platform for research-driven advocacy, community engagement, and partnership-building to ensure equitable access to opportunity and sustained systems change.

About OIC Of America

For nearly six decades, OIC of America has stood as a beacon of possibility—transforming lives through the radical act of believing in human potential. Born from the civil rights movement with a vision that everyone deserves opportunity regardless of circumstance, we carry forward this legacy with unwavering conviction. Strategically located in the hearts of forgotten places, OIC of America deeply connects with the authentic needs of the people we serve. We’re leveraging 60 years of experience to transform the lives of individuals and strengthen the fabric of communities through meaningful participation in today’s economy.

Our Vision

To be an equalizer for poor communities by providing quality education and training through a national network of local affiliates. We believe investing in people is the answer to addressing the national labor shortage. We know we can ensure people of all races and all backgrounds are successful for the good jobs America’s employers need to fill.

Our Mission

We’re fighting for a country where all communities can support themselves and their families. Through collaboration and commitment, we break cycles of poverty and injustice to create a more just society. For everyone.