Program Director (Education Construction)

Harris & Associates•Los Angeles, CA

27d•$175 - $235

About The Position

Our PMCM Education team partners with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and universities to design and manage transformative programs that align with their goals. We partner with institutions on projects including: Modernization and expansion of facilities Infrastructure improvements for safety and sustainability Development of specialized spaces such as laboratories, research centers, and classrooms We looking to add a Program Director to our PMCM Education team in Riverside, CA. If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
15+ years of construction relevant experience with 6+ years of relevant project management experience
Depending upon project may require a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Must have the ability to frequently travel to other offices, field locations, and/or client meetings

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Professional engineering or architectural license preferred
Additional certifications such as CCM, PMP, and QSP preferred

Responsibilities

Leads multiple large projects of the most complex nature with highest performance risk requiring significant integration among disciplines
Maintains extensive contact with key leaders in Harris, our communities and markets
Serves as internal and external subject matter expert
Leads the full range of project management cycle or portions of the program management cycle with multiple task teams.
Overseeing project or program quality and completion in alignment with project plans and intended financial outcomes.
Directs development of project management plans and estimates requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time.
Distinguished from the previous level by the number of projects and degree of complexity, as well as the total dollar volume of projects.
Facilitates discussions and negotiations to drive consensus, resolve conflicts and contract issues
Leads preparation of complex proposals in response to RFPs, including qualifications of the firm and team, approach, scope of work, schedule, and cost
Develops and helps execute comprehensive change management strategies and communications.
Secures, negotiates, and contracts the services of sub-consultants required for projects.
Attracts, develops, and manages senior project management and technical staff.
Serves as primary point of contact with clients to deliver high-quality services within technical specialization or broadly for the practice
Cultivates trusted advisor executive-level client relationships to position Harris to win new and follow-on work
Oversees client relationships within the team and serves as an executive leadership resource
Initiates and leads strategic business development efforts and growth goals in alignment with the company’s strategic focus areas and plan