Location: Covina, CA
Company: Options For Learning
most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving almost 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley. About this position The facilities project manager is responsible for directing the overall management of construction projects from development to completion.
This position will develop construction budgets and manage costs to ensure projects are completed within budget guidelines. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We are looking for someone who is a resourceful, creative, strategic thinker with
an upbeat, positive attitude and is eager to support the organization's mission and achieve its strategic goals. What you'll be doing Receiving proposals, reviewing architectural documents, and awarding contracts according to various funding source requirements; Managing construction project planning, building materials budget, and negotiating costs; Prioritizing department projects according to areas of greatest need and/or impact; Working with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure all materials meet industry standards and regulations; Selecting appropriate construction methods and strategies; Scheduling and coordinating construction process so that projects meet design
specifications; Planning and setting project objectives, goals, and deadlines and developing schedules for meeting them; Collaborating with architects, engineers, and other construction and building specialists, such as carpenters and electricians, and consulting with developers and builders on construction-related issues; Ensuring efficiency, timely completion, and satisfaction of construction projects; Selecting and overseeing the work of specialist contractors and employees, ensuring that work is high quality and on track; Obtaining required licenses and permits, conferring with city or county inspectors, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements, organization regulations, and building and safety codes and guidelines; Responding to work delays, other problems, and emergencies; Reporting on the status and progress of project and budget matters to the director of facilities and the executive team; Interpreting and explaining contracts and technical information to workers and other professionals; Training department members on various tasks, as applicable; Supervising and coaching direct reports in the performance of their duties, including providing feedback and guidance; Forming teams to assist with projects as necessary; Managing documentation associated with projects, including narratives, statistics, and other pertinent data; Other duties as assigned.
What you bring to the table Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; Minimum five to seven years of experience in the construction industry; Minimum three to five years of project management experience; Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Share Point, and Teams); Experience with project management tools: Microsoft Projects, Trello, Asana, etc. Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment; Excellent presentation and facilitation skills to small, large, and diverse groups, including the ability to communicate project details to various audiences; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues; Strong understanding of construction contracts and negotiation strategies; Ability to read and understand construction documents and blueprints; Strong organizational skills to manage time and resources effectively; Ability to prioritize tasks and oversee multiple projects at the same time; Thorough knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and safety standards; Experience and ability to effectively work with, be respectful of, and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds; Ability to independently identify problems, needs, and opportunities for improvements, develop solutions, and implement plans/solutions; Ability to engage and be comfortable with all levels of management; Ability to fulfill job duties while meeting the highest ethical standards; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; Experience with equipment purchasing software and construction project management tools; Ability to independently identify problems, needs, and opportunities for improvements, develop solutions, and implement plans/solutions; California driver's license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile liability insurance; Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred); General contractor license (preferred).
What we can offer you Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee's premiums; prorated for part-time); Organization-paid and matching retirement plan; Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement; Generous and flexible PTO; Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!
Job specifications Reports to the director of facilities; Full-time, year-round position; Opportunity for hybrid work-schedule may be available and to be determined by management. Limited evening or weekend hours may be required; Employment, responsibilities, compensation and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization's contracts, or at organization discretion.
Salary $77,000 to $99,000 per year PI797a00fddf60-31181-#######3 Associated topics: chief program officer, cpo, manage, manager, management, monitor, product manager, project manager, relationship manager, task
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cost, technical and schedule performance and is the primary point of contact and interface with the customer. Directs all Program resources to provide customers with high quality products and services, on time and at competitive prices. Advise management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services, are provided as needed.
Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity that reduce cost and rework. Identify and respond to program challenges and support solutions, such as allocation of resources and changing contractual specifications. Ownership of the program
management activities from initial customer and conceptual design through development, qualification testing, and product manufacture within the formalized NPI development processes.
Prepares schedules, coordinates, and monitors the assigned programs. Manages project timelines, milestones, deliverables, cost, risks, and budget. Tracks, monitors, and reports program performance using program management tools. Ensure timely completion of project according to established timelines and deliverables to the customer (SDRL’s, data items, reports, cost estimates). Responsible for the overall program definition, organization, and direction of short- and long-range plans. Ensures customer requirements
are met. Manages changes through formalized change management process and ensures compliance with contractual requirements.
Ensures that management of the program conforms to the company Quality Management System procedures as documented. Primary point of contact with customers, communicating with them regarding the schedule and other issues on an on-going basis. Acts as voice of the customer within the organization. Manages relationships with the customer base fostering an environment where complex problems are solved in a manner that instills trust and respect for all parties. Support the development of new business growth strategies, including kick-off meetings, expectations, and timelines.
Coordinate responses to customer action items. Manage the contract lifecycle, cost, schedule and performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Develops and executes program presentations for both internal and external customers as well as summary documents for leadership review. Provide regular program status reports to various levels of management. Update and maintain program metrics (e. g. on-time delivery, scope and change management, budget, etc. ). Work with other functions to identify defect trends associated with assigned programs and take actions to reduce/eliminate the defects.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or at least 10 years relevant professional experience. 3+ years of relevant work experience in a program manager or contracts role. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with an organization at all levels Excellent problem-solving skills Demonstrated work ethic Ability to take the initiative to become involved in activities to help resolve problems and make improvements Excellent oral and written communication skills Compliance and Regulatory experience Customer focus Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Strong business acumen Excellent time management skills Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Project, and Outlook Salary: $73,400 - $110,000 Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
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