Construction Program Manager

Blox•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

BLOX is creating the tools to convert a resistant Architecture Engineering and Construction Industry into a smart and efficient machine. For those motivated to play a part in that change, this is an exciting time at BLOX. In short, BLOX takes the most complicated parts of a hospital – headwalls, surgery ceilings, MEP racks, Central Energy Plants, exam rooms, bathrooms, etc. - designs them so that they can be removed from conventional construction, manufactures them as modules, transports and inserts them into the construction process to yield higher quality buildings that open significantly faster than those conventionally constructed. BLOX is both service and product that includes architecture, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and construction. BLOX is currently accepting applications for a Program Manager to join our team! The Program Manager will be responsible for profit and client satisfaction throughout the program as well as after completion, and is accountable for all aspects of program performance, including business development, design, construction, financial, schedule, quality, contractual and administrative. Also responsible for maintaining balance and equity between design, manufacturing, and construction.

Requirements

Education/background/experience in construction, architecture, engineering, business development.
Minimum ten years experience.
Skills - Leadership, business, management, organization, interpersonal relationships, sales/presentation, writing, communication, negotiation, estimating/pricing and scheduling.
Ability to understand and execute the company vision and values of DMC and 2x2x2 Core Competencies
Accountability - Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.
Customer Focus - Makes service to internal and external customers a priority; focuses on exceeding customer expectations, not just meeting them; recognizes and values all key stakeholders; applies and develops service excellence skills.
Effective Communication - Listens for understanding and appreciation, encourages open feedback; presents clearly and effectively one on one, and in small and large group settings; considers the audience in preparing messages and in choosing the appropriate communication channels; creates and encourages open channels of communication.
Execution/Empowerment - Demonstrates the ability to get results; manages competing demands in fast paced environment with effective results; identifies and creates contingency solutions to ensure timely execution.
Learning & Development - Learning new skills and increasing capabilities a high priority; takes action to address development needs in self and others, if applicable; identifies gaps and learning opportunities to ensure complete technical job proficiency; takes responsibility for own development and skills improvement.

Responsibilities

Assembles and leads proposal response team and develops proposal strategy and budget.
Manages and coordinates response efforts for RFQ, RFP and preparation of proposals.
Writes/reviews/edits proposal content.
Reviews/edits design, scope, drawings, specifications, cost estimates and schedules.
Establishes price and fees.
Leads presentation of proposal and prospect follow-up.
Supports negotiation of contract terms with client.
Directs preparation of conceptual estimate and periodic revisions thereto.
Develops procurement and delivery strategy and schedules.
Authorizes advance procurement of long-lead items where advantageous, securing client authorization as necessary.
Leads design kick-off meeting.
Directs overall program design and permitting activities, working through A/E Project Principal.
Assures that conceptual estimate is used as a basis for project design.
Leads client design review meetings.
Reviews drawings and specifications prior to each issuance.
Establishes broad, overall strategy for construction.
Approves construction project management organization and assignment of key individuals.
Orients Construction Project Manager, when assigned, to project objectives, strategies and client relationship.
Directs preparation of, and approves, all schedules including design schedule, master project schedule, and construction progress schedule, and periodic schedule revisions.
Makes key decisions affecting schedule, consulting with client as appropriate.
Directs preparation of and approves detailed cost estimate.
Assists in resolution of discrepancies or conflicts between conceptual and detailed estimates.
Participates in construction kick-off meeting.
Reviews project status, budget and schedule with Construction Project Manager on a regular basis.
Participates in client changes and negotiations as needed.
Approves initial billing Schedule of Values.
Reviews Summary Cost Reports.
Visits project site periodically.
Solicits client feedback.
Leads team feedback and lessons learned session.
Develops post-completion client follow-up strategy, including major warranty/rectification items and pursuit of repeat business opportunities.