Construction Program Manager - Water Distribution

Construction Program Manager - Water Distribution

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGER – WATER CONVEYANCE

Are you ready to lead a groundbreaking, multiyear program that will transform water infrastructure over the next decade?

As our Construction Program Manager, you’ll be based in our Boston, MA office and spearhead a complex, high-impact project involving concurrent tunneling work and multiple construction contracts. This is your chance to make a lasting difference and leave a legacy in the field of water infrastructure.

Your role may involve oversight of all phases of work from leading site optimization, pre-construction planning, budgeting, scheduling, programming, A/E/C team selection, design and construction management, FF&E procurement and installation, equipment planning and move coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Project, Construction, Design and Controls Managers, EH&S & Quality overseeing all aspects of planning, development and implementation on large scale programs, from initial vision to final delivery of the built solutions.
• Understanding and oversight as owner’s-agent of program/project Schedules; Budget; Funding source and allocations; Grants Management; Prioritization of Work; and Finalization and Closeout.
• Oversees the review, analysis, and interpretation of complex project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time and dollar requirements.
• Manages project planners in developing projects’ scope, schedule, and budget making sure that the goals and vision of the stakeholders are reflected.
• Guides funding strategies for each of the projects and subprograms within a program, including leveraging funds with state match grants, private grants, and identifying non-profit partners, etc.
• Manages the resolution of cost overruns through value engineering.
• Represents client as required in public meetings in coordination with owner.
• Presents executive reports to key stakeholders possibly including board members, committees, community organizations and other interested stakeholders.
• In coordination with client or client designees, coordinates the approval of new projects, associated budgets, delivery timelines and other components of delivery on specific programs as required.
• Oversees the financial closeout of programs by Program Managers. Tracks compliance in accordance with the guidelines of the funding sources, following substantial completion.
• In coordination with program team, establishes cash flow forecasting for use by the client in establishing bond sales (if appropriate) aimed at maintaining momentum of program delivery.
• Oversees the provision of necessary documentation for closed-out projects under litigation and participates in depositions whenever necessary.
• Implements recommendations for areas requiring improvement, including program reporting and process.
• Recommends solutions to technically complex issues for architects, engineers, and/or other lower-level project managers.
• Manages the formulation of policies and procedures related to Construction Programs, including the development of funding policies, requests for appropriation, and alterations and improvements of new programs.
• Recommends updates to construction specification guidelines.
• Oversees community and stakeholder communications regarding high profile projects and participates as needed.
• Manages lessons learned for all programs and develops trainings to staff for program and project improvements.
• Evaluates and manages scope of work changes and negotiates cost changes as appropriate on behalf of the client; assists with contract review process as needed.

What you’ll bring in experience

• Minimum twenty-five (25) years full time professional experience in the management and administration of PMCM large-scale Water Conveyance programs.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in managing PMCM programs in Public Water Infrastructure, with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities and associated teams.
• Proven ability to work closely and collaboratively with Owner, Program Manager, EOR and Community Stakeholders.
• Prior leadership experience in Construction & Program Management projects within the Boston MA heavy civil infrastructure market.
• Experience in managing multiple Water Conveyance projects including tunnels for a public agency project concurrently is preferred.
• Ability to ensure that all project objectives are achieved.
• Capability to manage competing demands on multiple client projects simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and handle challenges on an independent basis.
• Comfortable managing meetings, presenting data and participating and presenting in interviews.
• Exceptional technical and project management skills related to the planning, design and construction process.

Required Education

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• PE License in MA strongly preferred or the ability/commitment to obtain MA PE within 1 year.
• Proven leadership experience as a Resident Engineer on a similar size/scale water project.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking and diverse organization that is helping design and build creative solutions for the next generation? An organization which is focused on making a difference in our employees lives as well as the environment in which we live? An organization with a culture that promotes a healthy and fun work - life balance. Then join STV, an award winning, nationally recognized professional services firm where you will have a voice, be recognized, and be able to make a difference!

Compensation Range: $168,101.50 - $224,135.33

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

About Us

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

EEO Statement

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.