Program Manager

The Building People; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is seeking a Program Manager to support our Mission Support Services business unit. This full‑time role partners with senior federal leaders to drive strategy and execute critical program management, overseeing an onsite team across multiple locations in Billings, MT; Huron, SD; Fort Peck, MT; and Bismarck, ND.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of federal experience, 5+ years in program and personnel management, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• At least ten years of related experience.
• Experience with federal government or federal partners.
• Background check and government clearance may be required.
• Telework arrangements subject to customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Delegate work, train staff, and ensure quality within contract timelines.
• Interface between government personnel for specific work teams.
• Coordinate departments to ensure programs meet specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Communicate with customers to arrange meetings, confirm schedules, and discuss problems.
• Recruiting and hiring for the project; staff management.
• Regularly communicate with staff and subcontractors to discuss program progress.
• Inform management of program status and potential problems.
• Forecast delays and develop alternate plans.
• Demonstrate project profitability and job-costing; build client relationships.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Supervisory

MS Office proficiency

DoC contracts experience

Predictive Index experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

10+ years related experience

Job description

Program Manager – The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Program Manager supporting our Mission Support Services business unit, working closely with senior leaders in the federal government to drive organizational strategy and execute mission critical program management. The ideal candidate will be an experienced professional with at least 10 years of experience with the federal government or federal partners. The candidate must also have more than 5 years project management, program management, and personnel management experience. This position will be responsible for the management of a team of individuals providing onsite government support across multiple locations in Billings, MT; Huron, South Dakota; Fort Peck, Montana; and Bismarck, North Dakota.

Tasks Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• The PM shall be responsible for delegating work, training, and ensuring that quality work products are produced within timeframes established by the Contract, the performance work statement, and Contracting Officials.
• The PM shall be the focus of interface between government personnel for specific work teams.
• Coordinates the operation of departments to confirm that assigned programs are completed according to specifications, budgets, and timelines.
• Regularly communicates with customers/clients to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Responsible for all recruiting and hiring for the project as well as staff management.
• Regularly communicates with staff and subcontractors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and discuss any program problems.
• Ensures that customers and/or clients are regularly informed of the status of the program.
• Regularly communicates with management regarding the program’s status and any problems or potential problems.
• Forecasts potential schedule delays and develops alternate plans.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate project management and financial acumen by understanding project profitability and job-costing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships based on credibility, trust, and expertise.

Required Experience & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience managing Department of Commerce contracts a plus.
• Experience with Predictive Index a plus.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
• At least ten years of related experience required.
• Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e‑mail address.

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