About The Position

The Sr Program Specialist oversees all aspects of multi-year, multisite national construction programs. The role manages teams to ensure project schedules, design, execution, testing, closeout, and turnover to service are delivered with consistent quality and speed while meeting contractual requirements. It develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and provides intervention and problem-solving support in partnership with the FAA Sr. Program Manager, project managers, and customers.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in Architecture-Engineering and Design/Build programs.
  • At least 5 years of competitive construction industry experience managing programs or projects exceeding $4 million.
  • At least 3 years of Fire Alarm experience.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and fire alarm systems.
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined for U.S. export control compliance: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status under asylum or refugee status.
  • Must be able to complete and pass an FAA background check.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.
  • Certification or experience with XLS140 and XLS3000 Fire Detection, Suppression, and Mass Notification Control Systems.
  • Xtralis VESDA accreditation.
  • NICET Level III or higher certification.
  • Experience managing complex, multisite construction programs and coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and subcontractor oversight skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing project requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Grow the business, manage change, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
  • Manage multiple projects in a lean administrative environment; lead and influence cross-functional teams to complete contractual deliverables on time.
  • Coordinate, plan, schedule, and monitor project implementation, including schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, scheduling, coordination, and performance.
  • Apply construction dispute resolution processes, contract documents, labor laws, construction contracts, and construction administration to minimize project risk.
  • Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and negotiate changes to documented scope of work.
  • Monitor progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Partner with the FAA Sr. Program Manager, project managers, and customers to resolve challenges and support program execution.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, subcontractors, and other project partners.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company policies, reporting requirements, and contractual commitments.
  • Oversee project testing, closeout, and turnover to service.

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Health Savings Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Educational assistance.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave.
  • 12 paid holidays.
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