Program Manager - Houston, Texas

Program Manager - East Texas Region - Houston, Texas

Commercial Vertical Construction Management

AG|CM, Inc. is an energetic and highly professional construction management and estimating firm with regional offices in Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.  We represent owners in all types of construction including public and private; institutional, commercial, governmental, and industrial.  We are looking for talented and highly motivated individuals who want a challenging and rewarding career with a tremendous potential for growth.  We are extremely proud of our professional staff, who all work very closely together.  We foster a family atmosphere with various company gatherings year-round.  To learn more about the company please visit our website at www.agcm.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

AG|CM compensates our employees based on their experience, skills, and knowledge. Salary commensurate with the experience level of the applicant. If you have experience levels above the minimum required for the position, there will be serious discussion about compensation above the salary stated. 

ADDITIONAL: AG|CM has bonus/ incentive plans in place that will be discussed in a subsequent interview.

BENEFITS: 

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%). Two healthcare plans to choose from, options for co-pay or HSA.
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance options at group plan rates.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• A defined 401(k) retirement plan, with 4.5% employer matching funds on employee's first 5.5% contribution. --100% vested on day one.
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Professional development training and certification support.
• Tuition Assistance Plan.
• Annual stipend for AG|CM logo apparel.
• To hear from some of our AG|CM family go to www.agcm.com/careers for the video link.

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible to provide construction leadership and perform administration and management within a defined scope of services from pre-programming/planning through inception to completion for capital construction projects. Provides guidance on project-related activities.  Serve as the lead for the Project Delivery Team (PDT), consisting of the Owner, Architect/Engineer and Contractor as well as the internal AG|CM team. Coordinates with the PDT to further interests of the Owner. Acts as agent and/or advisor to the Owner. Is responsible for high-level analysis, reporting, integration and coordination of the Owner's outsourced services, and in-house staff to manage large capital construction programs. Manage multiple projects concurrently or of varying overlap as part of an overall program. Depending on the needs of a project, the Program Manager may perform the essential functions of the Project Manager, Construction Manager and/or Construction Inspector. Otherwise, the Program Manager will supervise the Project Manager, Construction Manager, and Quality Assurance Inspector of the project. 

The principal differences between a Project Manager and Program Manager are the magnitude and complexity of the scope managed, where a Project Manager typically manages single projects or multiple phased sequentially, the Program Manager is responsible for the entire program. 

Has responsibility to build pipeline of new business for AG|CM in the East Texas Region. A thorough understanding of the services offered is required. Must be able to communicate the value of those services to potential clients and team partners. Works with AG|CM staff to create responses to RFPs/RFQs/SOQs, including writing and designing proposals using existing or new collateral and content customized for clients. Represents AG|CM in a positive and professional manner while being involved in various civic and professional organizations.

The position is highly adaptable to many different projects and Owners. May supervise and/or mentor Construction Managers(s), Assistant Construction Manager(s), Quality Assurance Inspector(s) and/or other technical or administrative personnel specifically assigned to the project.   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10 years of progressive construction project management experience as a Program Manager on projects for commercial horizontal construction.
• 10 years of progressive construction project management experience as a Project Manager, which includes knowledge of all phases of engineering disciplines, design, preconstruction, construction related field activities and coordinating commissioning activities, and final turnover to the client operations team.
• 10 years of progressive construction project management experience leading major agency construction, budgets, schedules, overseeing contractor performance, and working directly with principals and owners in any of the following sectors (i.e.: K-12, healthcare, federal or state government, emergency services, retail, and/or multi-family construction, Engineering, City/County, TxDot/USACoE, Water/WW/SWPP, Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing construction)
• Computer skills and knowledge with the following systems: MS Office Suite, MS Windows. Experience with Procore a plus.
• Strong and effective communication skills (written and oral) 
• Experience with business and technical writing.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, excellent customer service skills, and a proactive and positive attitude