Program Director - DFW Airport

Description

• Leads and directs Facilities & Civil program delivery
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations. Holding office in technical or professional societies and preparing/presenting technical papers when appropriate
• Prepare basic items in written or graphic form for use by the client, assist in presentations to citizen and client groups, and discuss design and construction issues with appropriate third parties
• Establish and enforce communication protocols for the program team
• Develop Program Management plans, including work descriptions, detailed schedules, budgets, M/W/DBE plans, contact plans, public involvement plans, procurement plans and construction management plans
• Supervise all Freese and Nichols resources directly assigned to a specific project or program management team.
• Track the performance of each project in the program using earned value management techniques
• Coordinate the bidding processes, following all client policies and procedures as well as State procurement regulations. Establish the best value selection criteria for the project(s).
• Communicate program information with client and program team regularly
• Prepare and deliver public presentations to the client’s staff and constituents, including Council/Board Members, Citizen Review Boards, etc.
• Provide guidance and problem solving to entire team
• Develop, monitor, and manage CPM schedules
• Oversee and implement design build projects
• Responsible for all staff management (delivery, growth, coordination, communications, etc.)
• Communicate with Freese and Nichols staff for advice/direction on design and construction issues, and other contract document requirements as needed
• Supervise all subconsultants on specific program management team

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in direct management of design/construction programs or Capital Improvement Programs. Demonstrated proficiency in design project management and construction contract administration. Understanding of basic Public Sector Procurement procedures, ability to apply those procedures, and ability to address advanced or complex procurement issues. General understanding of municipal budgeting procedures, with the ability to develop and manage budgets for both FNI and the client.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to negotiate construction sites without assistance and work out of field offices
• Certified Construction Manager or Project Management Professional
• Professional Engineer or Registered Architect

Benefits

• Big picture planning, guidance and leadership to facilities program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance