Senior Project Manager

STV; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

A premier design and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Program Director in Sacramento, California. This role involves overseeing the planning and implementation of courthouse and justice projects across the state. The ideal candidate has over 15 years in project management, particularly within public or educational settings, and experience managing large programs worth over $500 million. The firm promotes diversity and encourages candidates to apply even if they don't meet all qualifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in program/project management.
• 6+ years managing programs in public or educational agencies.
• Experience with large projects $500M–$1 Billion+.
• Preferred: Corrections facility experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, development, and implementation of courthouse projects.
• Manage program budgets and funding allocations.
• Drive adoption of digital tools for program management.
• Represent the client in public meetings and present executive reports to boards, committees, and community organizations.
• Formulate policies for construction programs, funding strategies, and ensure compliance with state and county guidelines.
• Resolve cost overruns through value engineering and negotiate scope changes.
• Oversee financial closeout and provide documentation for projects under litigation.
• Implement lessons learned and develop training for program teams.

Skills

Program/project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Financial oversight

Digital transformation

Education

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

Job description

STV is seeking a Program Director in Sacramento.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Oversee planning, development, and implementation of courthouse and justice projects across California.
• Financial & Schedule Oversight: Manage program budgets, funding allocations, schedules, and cash flow forecasting for bond sales.
• Digital Transformation: Drive adoption of digital tools and processes for program management and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the client in public meetings and present executive reports to boards, committees, and community organizations.
• Policy & Compliance: Formulate policies for construction programs, funding strategies, and ensure compliance with state and county guidelines.
• Risk Management: Resolve cost overruns through value engineering and negotiate scope changes.
• Closeout & Litigation Support: Oversee financial closeout and provide documentation for projects under litigation.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement lessons learned and develop training for program teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience:
  • 15+ years in program/project management (scope, design, budget, schedule, closeout).
  • 6+ years managing programs in public or educational agencies.
  • Priority: Experience with Courthouse / Justice projects.
  • Preferred: Corrections facility experience.
• Large program/project experience ($500M–$1 Billion+).
• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).

Compensation Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 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