Program Director

Job Functions:

Skill:

·       Acts as the Company representative with the client and selected subcontractors during the program execution.

·       Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.

·       Collaborates with Business Development to market and secure additional work with client.

·       Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project.

·       Participates in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients.

·       Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required

·       Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria

·       Responsible for the development and distribution of a one to two page description of the project to all members of the project team for reference

·       Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project

·       Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths

·       Provides input to performance reviews and development plans for subordinates. Field responsibilities may include labor relations, local procurement and payroll operations, etc., if required

·       Mobilizes company resources, through liaison with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries, to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work

·       Discusses the qualifications required of the key project positions in specific detail with the profit center and department managers

·       Collaborates with the office facilities staff to address project space requirements

·       Works with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a project

·       Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in these plans

·       Works with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work

·       Advises the client and company management of any such changes. The Project Manager is specifically responsible for maintaining current and timely change orders

·       Promotes technical and commercial excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes

·       Monitors and reports to management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule

·       Establishes weekly meeting to review project status and formulate action items

·       Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Job Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree

·       20+ years of related work experience, including supervisory/managerial experience

·       Significant managerial experience of a large group of Engineers, Designers, and technical support personnel

·       Professional Engineer registration with active membership in a professional engineering society may be required

·       Proven ability for managing a large group of engineering/technical personnel

·       Directing work involving complex technical situations

·       Excellent written and oral communications skills

·       Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are required

·       Must also possess a thorough knowledge of current technology and the capabilities and efficiencies of specific engineering software for use in completing engineering assignments.