Join McKissack & McKissacks team! We have an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Dallas TX. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
The Program Manager serves as McKissack & McKissacks senior representative for Dallas Independent School District (DISD) providing comprehensive oversight of multiple capital projects within the districtsbond and capital improvement programs. This roleis responsible formanaging scope budget schedule quality and stakeholder coordination across a portfolio of K12 educational facilities ensuring alignment with DISD objectives regulatory requirements and McKissack standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep public-sector experiencestrong communicationskills and the ability to manage complex programs in active school environments.
Responsibilities:
Provide overall program management leadership for multiple DISD capital projects from planning through closeout.
Serve as the primary point of contact between DISD design teams contractors regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
Oversee project managers and construction managers responsible for individual projects within the program.
Manage program-level schedules budgets cash flow projections and risk registers; ensure consistency and transparency in reporting.
Review andmonitorproject scopes contracts change orders pay applications and cost forecasts across the program.
Ensure compliance with DISD policies bond requirements procurement regulations and reporting standards.
Lead planning phasing and coordination efforts to support construction within occupied school campuses.
Facilitateprogram meetings executive briefings board-level updates and stakeholder engagement sessions.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes across all projects; ensure consistency in standards and documentation.
Coordinate safety oversight in collaboration with McKissack safety leadership and project teams.
Support achievement and reporting of MWBE/SBE/DBE participation goalsin accordance withDISD requirements.
Identifyprogram-level risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule budget and educational continuity.
Ensuretimelyandaccurateproject and program closeout including documentation warranties and final acceptance.
Qualifications
10 years of progressive experience in program management project management or owners representative roles.
Demonstratedexperience managing K12 or public-sector capital improvement programs preferably for large urban school districts.
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture ora relateddiscipline.
Professional certifications such as PMP CCM or equivalentstronglypreferred.
Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods (CMAR Design-Build Design-Bid-Build) and Texas public procurement processes.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilemaintainingprogram-level oversight.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and project management platforms such as e-Builder Procore Primavera P6 or similar systems.
Ability to work within active school environments and coordinate around academic calendars.
Ability to travel to DISD project sites throughout the DFW metroplex as.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
Compensation:
Salary range: $145000 - $175000/yearly (dependent on years of experience competency travel requirements)
Employee Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dependent Care
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Matching 401k Plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Marketplace Perks-at-Work
McKissack & McKissack is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and access be provided in the employment and advancement of all persons. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religion religious practices and observances; national origin pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; age; genetic information; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
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Join McKissack & McKissacks team! We have an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Dallas TX. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!The Program Manager serves as McKissack & McKissacks senior representative for Dallas Independent School District (DISD) providing comprehensive oversight of mul...
Join McKissack & McKissacks team! We have an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Dallas TX. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
The Program Manager serves as McKissack & McKissacks senior representative for Dallas Independent School District (DISD) providing comprehensive oversight of multiple capital projects within the districtsbond and capital improvement programs. This roleis responsible formanaging scope budget schedule quality and stakeholder coordination across a portfolio of K12 educational facilities ensuring alignment with DISD objectives regulatory requirements and McKissack standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep public-sector experiencestrong communicationskills and the ability to manage complex programs in active school environments.
Responsibilities:
Provide overall program management leadership for multiple DISD capital projects from planning through closeout.
Serve as the primary point of contact between DISD design teams contractors regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
Oversee project managers and construction managers responsible for individual projects within the program.
Manage program-level schedules budgets cash flow projections and risk registers; ensure consistency and transparency in reporting.
Review andmonitorproject scopes contracts change orders pay applications and cost forecasts across the program.
Ensure compliance with DISD policies bond requirements procurement regulations and reporting standards.
Lead planning phasing and coordination efforts to support construction within occupied school campuses.
Facilitateprogram meetings executive briefings board-level updates and stakeholder engagement sessions.
Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes across all projects; ensure consistency in standards and documentation.
Coordinate safety oversight in collaboration with McKissack safety leadership and project teams.
Support achievement and reporting of MWBE/SBE/DBE participation goalsin accordance withDISD requirements.
Identifyprogram-level risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule budget and educational continuity.
Ensuretimelyandaccurateproject and program closeout including documentation warranties and final acceptance.
Qualifications
10 years of progressive experience in program management project management or owners representative roles.
Demonstratedexperience managing K12 or public-sector capital improvement programs preferably for large urban school districts.
Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture ora relateddiscipline.
Professional certifications such as PMP CCM or equivalentstronglypreferred.
Strong knowledge of construction delivery methods (CMAR Design-Build Design-Bid-Build) and Texas public procurement processes.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously whilemaintainingprogram-level oversight.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and project management platforms such as e-Builder Procore Primavera P6 or similar systems.
Ability to work within active school environments and coordinate around academic calendars.
Ability to travel to DISD project sites throughout the DFW metroplex as.
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
Compensation:
Salary range: $145000 - $175000/yearly (dependent on years of experience competency travel requirements)
Employee Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dependent Care
Commuter Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Matching 401k Plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Marketplace Perks-at-Work
McKissack & McKissack is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and access be provided in the employment and advancement of all persons. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religion religious practices and observances; national origin pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; age; genetic information; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
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