Bond Program Manager – Education - Military veterans preferred

United States of America - California, Ontario - CA

Job Summary

AECOM is seeking a highly talented Bond Program Manager to lead, direct and manage the day to day aspects of a large educational facility bond program. This position is an on-site client-based position and will be located in Ontario, CA.

The job responsibilities include:

• Manages more complex projects that tend to be larger in scope and dollar, thereby increasing the potential for larger change orders and consequences of error.

• May act independently as the IE representative with consulting firms and ensures that the final product reflects the original scope and budget requirements.

• Manages projects which have greater complexity than a Program Manager II.

• Increasing responsibility for leadership of direct reports.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• This includes quality checks for all written communications between the Program Management Office and the District Staff, including scheduling of briefings and reports, submittal of studies, responses to requests for information, and maintains a historical database of all communications and meeting minutes.

• The Program Manager shall act as a 'Subject Matter Expert' to the District Staff with respect to district bond regulations and requirements, attends all Bond Program meetings called by the District and or advisory committees and participates as an advisor on policy and procedure determinations.

• Coordinates and interfaces with program auditors and the District's Director, Internal Audit and Advisory Services, and prepares bi-annual reports on bond compliance and makes recommendations for adjustments and improvements.

• Oversees contract competitive bid, competitive negotiation, and award processes, prepares, organizes training, and implements standardized common construction management practices.

• Monitors the activities of the CMTs and Program Professional Consultants, construction progress, and contractor performance, coordinates construction management with program controls, risk, quality, health, and safety field inspection functions, and oversees change management, reporting, commissioning, and closeout processes.

• Plans and implements a program-wide Risk Management Plan; administers claims made against the District, including investigations into claims and evaluation and settlement of claims within the guidelines set by the District, establishes a procedure for collecting, evaluating, and filing documentation to support rejection or payment of claims.

• The Program Manager reports to the District's Director, Facilities Planning & Construction and Executive Vice Chancellor, ("Vice Chancellor'').

• Other duties as may be assigned.

About AECOM

At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what’s possible – the world’s longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.

We are proud to be recognized for excellence:

• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies – 2014-2020

• #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record's 2019 “Top 500 Design Firms” and #1 2019 “Top 200 Environmental Firms”

• VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer

• Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019

About DCSA—Program Management and Construction Management

• As an industry leader in program and construction management, we partner with clients to support projects from concept to completion. From education, healthcare, transportation and water facilities to sports, leisure, cultural arts and other public gathering venues, we deliver on the promise of protecting our clients’ interests as our own and building partnerships with the communities we serve.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or related field such as engineering, architecture, or planning, and eight (8) + years of experience managing multimillion dollar, multi-year, multi-project building programs for educational institutions’ capital improvement programs, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, construction management, or related field such as engineering, architecture, or planning.

• Ten (10) + years of experience managing multi-million-dollar, multi-year, multi-project building programs for educational institutions’ capital improvement programs.

• Experience with design-build procurement, contract management and project execution.

• Knowledge in California Public Works and Public Contract Code.

• Previous experience coordinating with the Division of State Architects (DSA).

• Previous experience supporting California Community College Bond Programs and California Spending Plan – Capital Outlay Process.

• DBIA, CCM, PMP, PE and/or AIA registration/certification.

• Progressive experience in construction design and development, including (3) years as Program Manager in direct management of project managers, project delivery, project controls, and reporting.

• Possess highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and communication (written and verbal) skills.

• Demonstrate the ability to manage in a diverse and dynamic environment with short-notice tasking under high pressure situations.

• Highly motivated and takes initiative.

Additional Information:

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

What We Offer

When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Job Category Program and Project Management

Business Line PMCM

Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

Country United States of America

Position Status Full-Time

Requisition/Vacancy No. 243524BR

Virtual: No

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.