Program Director - DFW Airport

Program Director

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Program Director to join our team at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, where you will manage all phases of initiated programs, including setup, general management, and close-out. Freese and Nichols has been a trusted partner in the success of the DFW Facilities Program since its inception, providing consistent support and technical expertise through numerous phases of the airport's evolution. These contributions have helped solidify DFW's position as the world's second-busiest airport, managing over 100 projects from planning to closeout.

You will manage direct prime and subconsultant contracts associated 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 with the objective of procuring a quality project, on time and within budget, while reducing the conflicts inherent in complex delivery systems. This is a fully onsite role.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs Facilities & Civil program delivery
• Executive presentations
• Responsible for all staff management (delivery, growth, coordination, communications, etc.)
• Prioritization of program needs and delivery team focus
• Provide guidance and problem solving to entire team
• Big picture planning, guidance and leadership to facilities program
• Prepare and deliver public presentations to the client's staff and constituents, including Council/Board Members, Citizen Review Boards, etc.
• Develop Program Management plans, including work descriptions, detailed schedules, budgets, M/W/DBE plans, contact plans, public involvement plans, procurement plans and construction management plans
• Oversee and implement design build projects
• Coordinate the bidding processes, following all client policies and procedures as well as State procurement regulations. Establish the best value selection criteria for the project(s).
• Supervise all Freese and Nichols resources directly assigned to a specific project or program management team.
• Supervise all subconsultants 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
• Communicate 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
• Establish and enforce communication protocols for the program team
• Communicate with Freese and Nichols staff for advice/direction on design and construction issues, and other contract document requirements as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years' experience in direct management of design/construction programs or Capital Improvement Programs. Demonstrated proficiency in design project management and construction contract administration. Understanding of basic Public Sector Procurement procedures, ability to apply those procedures, and ability to address advanced or complex procurement issues. General understanding of municipal budgeting procedures, with the ability to develop and manage budgets for both FNI and the client.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to negotiate construction sites without assistance and work out of field offices

Preferred

• Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager or Project Management Professional
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations. Holding office in technical or professional societies and preparing/presenting technical papers when appropriate