Program Manager - M&O

Triangle DeCon Services, Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Triangle DeCon Services Inc. is a boutique full service real estate advisory firm with a focus on project development and construction management for our valued private developers and public organizations in Southern California. We are a young, energetic, ethical, professional, knowledgeable, customer-centric and multilingual team looking to deliver the most value to our clients and build/promote trust with them. Our team consists of licensed Professional Engineers (PE), certified Project Management Professionals (PMP), certified professional with Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), licensed General Building Contractor and other industry designations. We can provide entitlement, development, design, procurement, construction management, project management, expert witness and litigation support services on a variety of building types. Our experienced team have provided these services to successfully deliver various facilities for public school districts, college districts, universities, commercial developers, hospitality owners, multinational CM/PM consultants and other valued clients. Are you looking to apply your skills and utilize your experience to make a difference in our community? Are you motivated to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to deliver new projects for our clients? Triangle is waiting for you to join our team! This is a full-time position with Los Angeles Unified School District. The ideal candidate is an experienced program management professional with a strong background overseeing complex capital programs within a public or educational agency environment. They bring proven expertise in scope development, budgeting, scheduling, funding strategies, and financial closeout while managing multiple projects under a single program. This individual is analytical, collaborative, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to guide project teams, resolve complex technical and financial issues, communicate effectively with stakeholders and the community, and ensure programs are delivered in compliance with funding, policy, and performance requirements.

Requirements

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.
Minimum four years experience in managing programs in a public or educational agency, with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities.
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably in architecture, engineering or construction management.
Candidates who do not meet the education requirements may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing multiple education or public agency programs concurrently is preferred
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
A valid Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
LEED Professional Accreditation

Responsibilities

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.
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets complex project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time and dollar requirements.
Supervises project planners in developing projects scope, schedule, and budget making sure that the goals and vision of the stakeholders are reflected.
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.
Resolves or reduces cost overruns by performing value engineering.
Reviews project data and develops executive reports for stakeholders and proposes new projects in specific programs as required.
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.
Acts as liaison and provides necessary documentation for closed-out projects under litigation and participates in depositions whenever necessary.
Reviews and assess program strengths and limitations and makes recommendations for areas requiring improvement, including program reporting and process.
Resolves technically complex issues for architects, engineers, and/or other lower-level project managers.
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.
Coordinates and recommends updates to construction specification guidelines.
Engages in community and stakeholder meetings regarding high profile projects, summarizes meeting agenda and prepares reports related to project progress for distribution.
Participates in job meetings and job walks and reviews project documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements
Maintains lessons learned in all programs and participates in providing training to staff for program and project improvements.
Mediates conflicts between project staff with regards to scope, materials and other requirements and offers solutions; assists with dispute mediation between various project staff.
Participates in change order negotiations and assists with contract review process.