Program Manager, Bond Programs

Description

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Establish project quality expectations
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. 
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. 
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary. 
• Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company. 
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle. 
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. 
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. 
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. 
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables. 
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. 
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. 
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. 
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. 
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. 
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. 
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. 
• Utilize company cost tracking software to review and maintain current status of project cost (accruals, estimate to complete, revenue) 
• Develop and maintain client relationships, acquire leads, position for projects, develop teaming arrangements, lead proposal preparation, and participate in interviews. 

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in the field of architecture, engineering or construction management.
• Knowledge of building design and construction including building site development, building substructure, and building envelope, M/E/P/S systems.
• Demonstrated competency in master planning, program budgeting and schedule setting.
• 10 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Certifications as LEED AP, Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE) or Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project, Project Wise or Newforma.
• Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
• Technically competent with various software programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoCad. 
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Experience at working across multiple office locations with distributed human resources
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.

Work Conditions

• Overtime may be required in meet project deadlines.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects.
• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings.
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management.

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,