Program Manager - Construction & Engineering

noble project services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, specializing in project management and controls in construction, seeks a Program Manager to oversee multiple educational projects for the Los Angeles School District. This role demands extensive experience in project coordination, financial oversight, and stakeholder management within public agency contexts. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and experience managing large-scale projects.

Benefits

15 PTO days

5 sick days

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in project/program management.
• 4 years in managing programs in public/educational agencies.
• Preferred licenses: Architect, CCM, LEED, PMP.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project planning for construction programs.
• Develop funding strategies and manage financial closeout.
• Resolve complex issues among project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or construction management

Job description

Program Manager - Construction & Engineering

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Noble specializes in project management and project controls work within the construction and engineering fields. We are seeking a Program/Project Manager that can manage all aspects of multiple projects, mainly the construction phase. Projects will be for the Los Angeles School District.

Duties:

1 Manages all aspects of project planning and development in programs, including Engineering and Construction; Technical Support; Bidding Strategy; Schedules; Budget; Funding source and allocations; Grants Management; Prioritization of Work; and Finalization and Closeout.

2 Reviews, analyzes, and interprets complex project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time and dollar requirements.

3 Supervises project planners in developing projects’ scope, schedule, and budget making sure that the goals and vision of the stakeholders are reflected.

4 Develops funding strategies for each of the projects within a program, including leveraging funds with state match grants, private grants, and identifying non-profit partners, etc.

5 Resolves or reduces cost overruns by performing value engineering.

6 Reviews project data and develops executive reports for stakeholders and proposes new

projects in specific programs as required.

7 Manages the financial closeout of programs by ensuring project documents are finalized and financial reports have been reviewed and in accordance with the guidelines of the funding sources, following substantial completion.

8 Acts as liaison and provides necessary documentation for closed-out projects under litigation and participates in depositions whenever necessary.

9 Reviews and assess program strengths and limitations and makes recommendations for areas requiring improvement, including program reporting and process.

10 Resolves technically complex issues for architects, engineers, and/or other lower-level project managers.

11 Coordinates the formulation of policies and procedures related to Construction Programs,

including the development of funding policies, requests for appropriation, and alterations and improvements to new programs.

12 Coordinates and recommends updates to construction specification guidelines.

13 Engages in community and stakeholder meetings regarding high profile projects, summarizes meeting agenda and prepares reports related to project progress for distribution.

14 Participates in job meetings and job walks and reviews project documentation to ensure

compliance with program requirements.

15 Maintains lessons learned in all programs and participates in providing training to staff for program and project improvements.

16 Mediates conflicts between project staff with regards to scope, materials and other

requirements and offers solutions; assists with dispute mediation between various project staff.

17 Participates in change order negotiations and assists with contract review process.

Required Experience:

1 Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in the management and administration of

various programs and projects under programs to include, scope development, planning and

design, budget and funding allocation and close-out.

2 Minimum four (4) years’ experience in managing programs in a public or educational agency, with full

responsibility for coordinating complex activities.

3 Experience in managing multiple education or public agency programs concurrently is preferred

Required Education:

1 Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in

architecture, engineering or construction management.

2 Candidates who do not meet the education requirements may substitute experience on a year for-year basis

Preferred Licenses and Certificates:

1 A valid Certificate of Registration as an Architect by the California State Architectural Board or Professional Engineer by the State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

2 A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)

3 LEED Professional Accreditation

4 PMP from Project Management Institute

$180,000yr plus 15 pto days, 5 sick days, paid holidays, and medical/dental/vision/401k offered.

**Please know this job requires on site work in Los Angeles 5 day per week, no remote work.

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