Program Manager

FiúnEx; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FiunEx in California, USA, seeks an experienced Program Manager to oversee infrastructure & manufacturing projects for key clients. You will coordinate task orders, manage third-party teams, and liaise with client project teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role demands strong communication, procurement awareness, and solid project management knowledge across construction and engineering disciplines. You’ll work with a small core team to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Numerate Level 8 qualification in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or related discipline.
• Experience on an infrastructure project.
• Define scope, objectives, and allocate resources while controlling costs.
• Well-versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage task orders and third-party projects for the client.
• Liaise with the client’s project teams and stakeholders during development and commissioning of buildings.
• Attend meetings to monitor progress and identify issues.
• Document impacts and changes to operations and facilities.
• Support contract management, reporting milestones and interim valuations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Procurement knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Contract management

Education

Engineering/ QS/ PM degree

Tools

Draftsight

CAD

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Program Manager - Infrastructure & Manufacturing Projects

About FiunEx: FiunEx is a highly specialized profit improvement consulting & staff augmentation firm. We have a developed a niche in Life Sciences sector driving majority of our revenues. Through our unique engagement model and its success, we have experienced extremely tremendous growth in a short duration. We now have presence in US, India, Singapore, Ireland & Mexico. For more details on company, visit our website at www.fiunex.com.

We are looking for an experienced Program Manager who will take on the management of key client projects with the goal of delivering every project on time, within budget and within scope.

This position requires working knowledge and competency in engineering and the desire to learn aspects of the other disciplines to facilitate growth and effectively communicate with those in other engineering disciplines.

The location to commence at will in California, USA

ROLE

The role involves the coordination and management of both task orders undertaken by our client, as variations to its contract with the client and also projects undertaken by third party teams on behalf of the client, all of which have an impact on the overall project.

A key function of the role involves liaising and working with the client's project teams and all relevant Stakeholders during the development and commissioning of the building.

The role will require an individual who has some experience in managing projects, ideally in manufacturing and construction industries.

They must be able to work effectively with limited direct supervision, have excellent written communication skills and have a good understanding of project management techniques.

They will be working with Contractors, Clients and Internal Teams.

The individual will work as a key part of a small core team drawing on specialist and experts from various disciplines as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Manager will report to and support the Project Director in delivering programme and project management and technical advice and services to the client.

The key duties of the role will include, but will not be limited to:

• Acting as a single point of contact to rationalise and efficiently coordinate communications relating to the interfaces between the client and all stakeholders;
• Liaising with the Contractors and the client's third-party project teams throughout the development, and commissioning of buildings;
• Attending project and Stakeholder meetings to monitor and record progress of actions and identify problems.
• Identifying, tracking and documenting the impacts, the changes and new installations and facilities will have on the operations and maintenance of the building;
• Facilitating site visits which may be required by the project teams and works;
• Producing a monthly summary report for the Client in an agreed format and content;
• To project manage feasibility and other studies and team member's work streams, and ensure in liaison with the Project Director the timely close-out of projects;
• To coordinate the input of specialists from internal project teams and external resources
• To review all submissions from the Contractor to check against the requirements of the original request for a proposal and the Contract and to arrange for technical review by appropriate matter specialist where appropriate;
• Propose alternatives for expediting / recovering of project schedules with contractors for presentation to, and agreement with, the client;
• To maintain a knowledge on the status of the projects at all times and be able to report internally;
• Support the Project Director and ensure effective management of contracts including progress reporting, milestones and interim valuations, early warnings, compensation events, changes etc.;
• Draft and / or review communications and correspondence to contractors.

REQUIREMENTS

• The successful candidate must have a numerate Level 8 qualification such as a Degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or Project Management or other applicable discipline.
• Other qualifications relating to Procurement would be beneficial.
• Experience of working on an Infrastructure project;
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility;
• Ensure resource availability and allocation;
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress;
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Well versed in modern procurement and contract management techniques;
• Understanding of commercial risk and procurement strategies;
• Comfortable in a Matrix management environment as part of an integrated team delivering the Project's objectives;
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Hands-on experience using Draftsight, CAD

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced Microsoft Project skills
• Experience in large projects with multiple layers of stakeholders
• Experience of working with multinational Clients beneficial.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office