Program Manager - Construction

ECC; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Program Manager to oversee large-scale construction projects in the Pacific region. This role involves managing program operations, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading proposal efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with government agencies and a strong background in project management, cost control, and client communication. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, quality, and teamwork, and take the next step in your career with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with matching

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mentorship Program

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with government agencies, especially DoD.
• 5+ years project management experience focusing on costs and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage large DoD construction programs within budget and time constraints.
• Ensure client satisfaction and maintain open communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Management

Client Communication

Change Management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Science Discipline

Tools

EZ TRAC

Cost Point

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Location: Anywhere in the U.S. mainland. Must be able to work in the Pacific region.

ECC is seeking aconstruction Program Manager for our pacific region. This position is primarily responsible for managing the activities of a large, primarily DoD construction program, to ensure that all ECC goals and objectives of the program and its projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters using good management of forecasting, planning, performance execution, and ultimately through client trust, alignment and satisfaction with our work product. Candidates should live in the Pacific region (Guam, Mariana Islands, Philippines, etc.) and must be able to travel throughout the Pacific region.

• Effectively oversee program operations standards for high quality internal and external client program standards.

• Insure adequate client satisfaction with our operational execution especially in regard to change management and invoicing systems.
• Monitor and insure adequate net margins are being realized on the IDIQ task orders. Develop and assist in implementing corrective action plans with the operations managers where needed.
• Monitor project level performance for client price, scope, schedule and assist PGMs in increasing cost performance.
• Identifying new projects (within programs or stand-alone single opportunities) to pursue
• Identifying new programs, markets and geographic areas to penetrate to maximize utilization of the program's contract(s)
• Insure adequate backlog in the program working with BD and operational groups to win the right work
• Take leadership role in proposal efforts where needed and appropriate.

• Plan and manage activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
• Provide team leadership, technical leadership, budgeting, scheduling and interface with customers
• Manage all projects within the business line or program to ensure acceptable profit margins while meeting customer requirements
• Efficiently manage program costs (direct and overhead) to maintain/optimize profitability
• Maintain open lines of communication with customers to ensure client concerns on performance and payments are resolved
• Review project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Establish work plan and staffing for each phase of project
• Arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify plans as required
• Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
• Coordinate project activities with activities of government agencies
• Establish, monitor, and revise departmental budget in accordance to Company policies and practices
• Create appropriate internal controls within the department to minimize risk and liability
• Manage supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position
• Ensure maximum Safety policies in all areas of responsibilities
• Obtain maximum CCASS ratings for projects
• Maintain and report program contract vehicle status and statistics
• Grow and maintain key subcontractor relationships

Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with company cost tracking (EZ TRAC/ Cost Point) and accounting system
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Proven ability to implement programs to address complex needs and problems
• Capable of communicating with persuasiveness and exercise effective negotiation techniques as needed
• Skilled in interfacing with executive management to obtain support and required resources
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Ten years experience working with government agencies (i.e. DoD, DOE)
• Five years successful project management experience with emphasis on management of costs, schedule, communication and application of other project resources
• Education - This position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, geology, chemistry, or science discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA construction safety or 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER, 8-hour HAZWOPER supervisory and 8-hour HAZWOPER annual refresher training
• Experience with cost tracking and accounting systems, such as EZ TRAC and Cost Point
• Applicable professional registration (e.g., PE, RA, CEM, etc.)

ECC targeted salary range for US locations average is $140,000 to $185,000 annually. Actual salary offered may be affected by education, training, certifications, experience, skills, level of responsibility, and location.

• Benefits Offered for Full-Time positions:
• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time off and Holiday Pay
• 401k with deferral matching, ESOP, Student Debt Reduction Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Educational Assistance, Mentorship Program, ECC University
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Company-matching charitable giving program

ECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact TeleSign HR at [emailprotected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not email about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.