Director-Program Management K-12 Construction

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced K-12 Program Director to join our team to lead one or more major school bond construction programs. This individual will have a proven track record of setting up and delivering successful multi-project K-12 construction programs.  

*This role is Hybrid

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the key point of contact and primary client relationship executive, building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and other third parties.
• Lead preconstruction discussions with clients and internal teams to develop contractual obligations such as estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and business plans.
• Oversee and assess the project master schedule throughout its lifecycle, ensuring contractual obligations are met and holding team members accountable.
• Oversee the integration of all project disciplines within the master program schedule.
• Develop the work plan that forms the program management plan (PMP).
• Serve as the escalation point for project, financial, business development, contractual, and client relationship risks.
• Provide suggestions and negotiate issue resolution for escalated project issues, including change orders and contingency expenditures.
• Manage the development and approval of design definition documents.
• Review and provide recommendations for change order requests, impact mitigation strategies, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure that estimates and schedule impacts from change orders are continually reviewed and validated.
• Review and provide feedback on progress reporting metrics against the program, projects, and contracts.
• Establish and support constructability review guidelines and protocols.
• Develop program guidelines and protocols for cost reduction initiatives and operability/maintainability recommendations.
• Review design, procurement, and construction progress, providing recommendations for recovery plans.
• Develop and review the program-level framework for construction quality control.
• Develop overall program phasing strategy.
• Review project manuals, construction management guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Review claims resolution recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project consent and review beneficial use recommendations.
• Ensure sufficient owner rep staffing levels relative to contractual commitments and constraints.
• Continuously monitor the performance of T&TH staff to ensure efficient client management.
• Will lead project teams and/or plan and supervise assignments of employees. May provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Project/Program specifications/Business line requirements:

• Project/Program specific responsibilities:
  • Understanding of and ability to manage cash flows for coordination with outside funding authorities
  • Experience managing multiple stakeholders with clear communication skills
  • Experience with public processes for procurement, contract management, budget management, and reporting
• Market sector experience: K-12
• Project/program size in dollar value:
  • Experience running K-12 bond programs (as a school district employee or consultant) ranging in size from $150M and up
  • Experience running projects within a program including new build, additions, and renovations

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or field related to construction.
• 12+ years of relevant project and program management experience.
• 2+ years managing high performing program in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods.  
• Proven track record of leading programs.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts for client programs.  
• Proven track record of following through on commitments.  
• Demonstrated experience in delivering major capital programs successfully (on budget, on time, meeting safety and quality standards within approved scope).
• Proven track record of building consultative and collaborative partnerships.
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills
• CCM credential(s) encouraged.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
 

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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