Senior Program Manager - Federal

Huitt-Zollars•Fort Worth, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Senior Program Manager for our Fort Worth office with at least 10 years of Project Management experience with Federal clients. Must have Project Management experience in Federal, Institutional, or Public Works clients. The ideal candidate will be a registered Professional Engineer or a Registered Architect. In addition to project management duties, this Senior Program Manager will have business development duties to include assisting SF330 preparation and involvement in professional organizations This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value and Leadership Competencies. Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services.

Requirements

BS or MS Degree in Engineering or Architecture
Minimum 10 years’ experience
Experience with Department of Defense criteria/systems to include Unified Facilities Criteria, SpecsIntact, ProjNet, Dr. Checks
Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision under the direction of a principal/officer of the company
Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating technical information clearly and concisely
Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems
Skilled in Business Development
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Highly organized and detail oriented
Excellent Presentation skills
Facilitation skills to include client/design/build partner charrettes
Initiate and lead kickoff calls or high-level design calls with client in addition to preparing monthly forecasting and client cost estimates when appropriate
Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Professional Licensed Engineer or Architect in the state of Texas preferred
Certifications - PMP, PE, RA, Etc.

Responsibilities

Manage multi-discipline design teams providing design services to Federal clients
Work directly with clients and directing a project staff with varied levels of experience and expertise
Duties include initial project research, preparation of proposal/contract, preparation of project work plan and schedule, plan production and management of plan production staff, plan processing and management of plan processing efforts, construction administration and project close out efforts
Coordinate client management and marketing efforts for future work
Train staff and review work for quality assurance
Consistently deliver proactive communication with clients. When client issues arise, address or expeditiously escalate to discipline lead
Develop relationships with clients and teaming partners that allows for ease in communications and problem solving
Undertakes Program Manager responsibilities for major projects ($2.0+million annual billing)
Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project
Ensures proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects
Reviews project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget
Leads successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client)
Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects
Cultivates relationships with clients and holds strong relationships with clients
Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm
Takes active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and is responsible for assigned portion of office sales goal
Assists and/or leads team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals)
Develops and/or executes project Win strategy
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives
Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations
Actively engages and participates in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff
Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current