Senior Program Manager

Freese and Nichols • Fort Worth, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas. As Sr. Program Manager, you will lead major programs from setup through close-out while serving as an extension of the client’s staff to help deliver quality projects on time and within budget. Location will be based on project site locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of relevant program, project or construction-related experience
• Experience leading complex programs with multiple stakeholders, contracts and delivery phases
• Experience managing program plans, budgets, schedules, staffing and client communication

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading high-value construction negotiations and change management processes
• Experience managing strategic client relationships and coordinating with account teams
• Experience supervising large program or project teams and mentoring less experienced staff
• Experience supporting program quality, risk review and process improvement efforts
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• PMP or CCM (or ability to obtain PMP or CCM within 1 year of hire)

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of program delivery, including setup, governance, execution and close-out
• Manage direct prime and subconsultant contracts associated with assigned programs
• Direct Freese and Nichols and subconsultant staff assigned to the program and align teams around program goals
• Lead development and approval of program and project plans to integrate activities across the portfolio and broader organization
• Build and manage stakeholder relationships, including executive-level client stakeholders, by identifying needs, addressing concerns and guiding engagement plans
• Lead negotiations with contractors and subcontractors on complex construction projects and oversee change management recommendations to the owner
• Guide staffing, work scheduling and resource allocation across teams, departments and business units to support program requirements
• Support program quality by reinforcing FNI quality processes, participating in thoughtful risk decisions and improving tools and processes throughout implementation

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior