Program Director (Education Construction)

Program DirectorOur PMCM Education team partners with K-12 school districts, community colleges, and universities to design and manage transformative programs that align with their goals. We partner with institutions on projects including:Modernization and expansion of facilitiesInfrastructure improvements for safety and sustainabilityDevelopment of specialized spaces such as laboratories, research centers, and classroomsWe are looking to add a Program Director to our PMCM Education team in Los Angeles, CA. If you're a driven professional looking for a collaborative environment, work that makes a difference, and a firm that invests heavily in your growth, you could be a perfect fit for Harris & Associates. Responsibilities:Leads multiple large projects of the most complex nature with highest performance risk requiring significant integration among disciplinesMaintains extensive contact with key leaders in Harris, our communities and marketsServes as internal and external subject matter expertLeads the full range of project management cycle or portions of the program management cycle with multiple task teamsOversees project or program quality and completion in alignment with project plans and intended financial outcomesDirects development of project management plans and estimates requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and timeFacilitates discussions and negotiations to drive consensus, resolve conflicts and contract issuesLeads preparation of complex proposals in response to RFPs, including qualifications of the firm and team, approach, scope of work, schedule, and costDevelops and helps execute comprehensive change management strategies and communicationsSecures, negotiates, and contracts the services of sub-consultants required for projectsAttracts, develops, and manages senior project management and technical staffServes as primary point of contact with clients to deliver high-quality services within technical specialization or broadly for the practiceCultivates trusted advisor executive-level client relationships to position Harris to win new and follow-on workOversees client relationships within the team and serves as an executive leadership resourceInitiates and leads strategic business development efforts and growth goals in alignment with the company's strategic focus areas and planQualifications:Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field or equivalent relevant experienceMaster's degree preferred15+ years of construction relevant experience with 6+ years of relevant project management experienceProfessional engineering or architectural license preferredAdditional certifications such as CCM, PMP, and QSP preferredDepending upon project may require a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving recordMust have the ability to frequently travel to other offices, field locations, and/or client meetingsAbout Us: For more than 50 years, Harris & Associates has helped to improve communities and create better places to live through smart, safe, more sustainable planning, design and construction solutions. Harris is a 100% employee-owned company focused on solving today's complex challenges in planning, design, and construction. Our offices and project sites span the West Coast in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Washington with a staff of over 260 employee-owners focused on serving clients in the municipal, water, transportation, and education markets.Compensation & Benefits: The annual salary range offered for this position is $175-235K. Actual pay offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate. In addition to base salary, we also offer:Medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceESOP401K MatchPTO, 8 Paid Holidays + "1 WorkAversary" paid holiday to celebrate you!Health & Well-Being AllowanceTuition reimbursementFlexible hybrid/remote work plansHarris & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability) and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Harris expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.