Construction Program Manager - Urban Infrastructure

Construction Program Manager

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Under the direction of the VP - Chief Infrastructure Office, the Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of a multimillion-dollar infrastructure program. This role involves providing management and technical direction to construction and capital programs staff, program management consultants, professional services consultants, and general contractors. The Program Manager ensures the efficient and effective delivery of high-profile projects, managing schedules, risks, delivery, and budgets.

Essential Functions :

• Provide complex management, strategic thinking, and policy support to the VP.
• Manage and coordinate planning, environmental reviews, development, design, and construction phases of the program.
• Serve as the primary contact for the program, engaging with stakeholders, elected officials, and the public. Make presentations to the board of directors, foster interagency coordination, and work closely with funding partners.
• Oversee program staff and management consultants in delivering all program elements.
• Identify project requirements, develop planning scopes of work, and supervise projects through development phases, ensuring integration and communication among team members.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and System Development staff to ensure compliance with permitting and grant agency requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement staff to procure engineering and consulting services according to guidelines. Negotiate schedules, scopes, and fees for contracts.
• Supervise and monitor the work of engineering consultants, maintaining project correspondence, records, and budgets. Prepare reports and presentations on project status, schedules, budgets, and issues, recommending remedies if objectives are not met.
• Ensure timely reviews of plans, documents, and estimates; communicate review comments to consultants; and ensure prompt response and action on documents.
• Communicate and coordinate with colleagues to ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop strategies to secure necessary funding.
• Maintain a reporting system for projects, including early identification and reporting of deviations from plans.
• Support long-range transportation planning and identify strategic goals, objectives, and milestones for the program, actively monitoring and ensuring achievement of key milestones.
• Ensure program staff and consultants meet performance targets and track milestones and goals.
• Establish and maintain electronic document control systems and network filing structures.
• Conduct internal audits to review the accuracy, quality, and completeness of records and documents.
• Prepare and assist in preparing presentations and reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.

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Work Environment / Physical Demands :

This position requires office work with collaboration and interaction with customers. Physical demands may include keyboarding, repetitive motion, and prolonged sitting.