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Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) · 5 days ago

Program Manager, Bond Programs

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is a full-service consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, and program management services. The Program Manager for Bond Programs will direct and manage project development, establish project quality expectations, and build relationships vital to project success.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Building Design KnowledgeMaster PlanningBudgetingProject ManagementLEED AP CertificationPMP CertificationPE CertificationProject Management SoftwareAutoCadCustomer Service SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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

Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating

Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments

Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise

Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products

Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial

Preferred

Certifications as LEED AP, Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (PE) or Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) preferred

Customer service skills an asset