Program Manager

Assistant Program Manager

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for an Assistant Program Manager in our Dallas or Fort Worth, Texas Offices. As an Assistant Program Manager, you will support the management of all phases of initiated programs, including program setup, general management, and close-out. You will assist in the management of direct prime and subconsultant contracts associated with a specific program as well as all Freese and Nichols and subconsultant staff assigned to the program. You will serve as an extension of the client's staff and trusted advisor with the objective of procuring a quality project, on time and within budget, while reducing the conflicts inherent in complex delivery systems.

Responsibilities include :

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and statements of qualification for program management opportunities.
• Assist in the development of Program Management plans, including work descriptions, detailed schedules, budgets, M / W / DBE plans, contact plans, public involvement plans, procurement plans and construction management plans.
• Assist in the development of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) estimates for budgeting and planning purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of Statement of Qualification (SOQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement packages for selection of project designers. Support the preparation design criteria packages for use in establishing minimum architectural / engineering requirements for the project(s).
• Perform Value Engineering and Constructability Reviews of the construction documents during the design phase.
• Assist in the coordination of the bidding processes, following all client policies and procedures as well as State procurement regulations.
• Manage independent materials testing laboratory services, construction inspection services, and construction contract administration services.
• Support the supervision of all Freese and Nichols resources directly assigned to a specific project or program management team.
• Support the supervision of all subconsultants, including field survey crews and Material Testing Laboratory personnel on specific program management team.
• Develop, monitor, and manage CPM schedules.
• Track the performance of each project in the program using earned value management techniques.
• Support in the communication of program information with client and program team regularly.
• 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.
• Communicate with Freese and Nichols staff for advice / direction on design and construction issues, and other contract document requirements as needed.

Qualifications :

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.