About this Role:The Senior Program Manager for our Federal group is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve the successful completion of a portfolio of client projects. They will supervise, direct, and coordinate design and project management including direct liaison with the owner, designers, and contractors regarding cost, schedule, quality, safety, and contract administration. They will also be responsible for maintaining client relationships and participating in business development activities as required. Will be an expert in the field of project management, plans, manages, and overseeing significant projects and may supervise the work of subordinate PMs.
Key Responsibilities: Cost Management
- Manages, controls, and monitors project costs during all project phases.
- Develops and manages project budget and cash flow analysis.
- Prepares and reviews cost estimates.
- Identifies potential areas of cost savings and acts to implement these ideas.
- Monitors Cotter fees and contract performance.
Schedule Management
- Maintains the overall project schedule and works to ensure on-time completion.
- Creates schedules using scheduling software, creating all activity linkages and durations.
- Identifies schedule concerns and works with the project team to correct. Prepares and implements make-up schedules to get the work back on track.
- Oversees the design team's deliverables.
- Visits job site to monitor progress and conformance with job schedule.
Quality Management
- Actively manages the construction process with a focus on quality. Assures selection of materials and products in specification conform to quality requirements and applicable standards set forth by owner.
- Performs thorough design reviews to ensure construction details are quality focused and drawings are coordinated.
- Performs field inspections during construction process to ensure design intent and specifications are being met. Develops and manages completion of corrective action items.
Contract Administration
- Prepares contract agreements with assistance from upper management, including scope of work, deliverables, fee structure, reimbursable expenses, insurance coverage, and legal/accounting requirements.
- Prepares and/or manages general contractor, consultant, and outside vendor contract agreements on behalf of the owner coordinating the responsibility of each.
- Manages the building permit, inspection, and occupancy certificate process. Attends meetings on behalf of the owner as required.
- Prepares and maintains documentation and project reports to deliver the scope of services as required per the contract.
- Manages hours for each task to ensure the amount allocated in the contract is not exceeded.
Client Relations and Business Development
- Maintains relationship with client on an ongoing basis to enhance client satisfaction and increase potential for additional business.
- Pursues new opportunities with current clients.
- Assists with development and preparation of qualifications, proposals, and presentations.
- Identifies new opportunities, meets and presents to prospective clients.
Qualifications/Requirements: - 15+ years related experience, including 5 years managing other PMs and acting as the project lead
- 5+ years managing projects for federal government agencies (GSA, US ACE, DOE, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field is preferred
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to client sites within the continental US for site inspections and project oversight, including overnight travel.
What's In It For You: - Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
- 401(k) with day-one eligibility. You'll get a 100% match on the first 3% of your eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% of your pay.
- Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
- Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development
