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Senior Program Officer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Jersey, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
Armand Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Program Officer to support the successful planning design construction and closeout of complex public-sector capital projects in New Jersey. Working under the direction of the Program Director and Deputy Program Director this position will coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of construction management consultants architects contractors school district representatives and client project personnel.
The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for monitoring project budgets schedules contract requirements and overall project performance while proactively identifying and resolving issues that could affect cost schedule or successful project delivery. The successful candidate will help coordinate projects from initial planning through post-occupancy while protecting the clients financial and contractual interests.
The ideal candidate will possess strong construction and project management experience excellent negotiation and communication skills sound financial judgment and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
New Jersey residency is required for consideration.
If selected candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S.-based accolades including academic degree before time of interview. Information provided is handled with discretion and will be used purely for benefit of employment with various government agency clients and associated background checks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Required Skills and Abilities
Required Education and Experience
Certificates and Licenses
Valid Drivers License
Armand Corporation is seeking an experienced Senior Program Officer to support the successful planning design construction and closeout of complex public-sector capital projects in New Jersey. Working under the direction of the Program Director and Deputy Program Director this position will coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of construction management consultants architects contractors school district representatives and client project personnel.
The Senior Program Officer will be responsible for monitoring project budgets schedules contract requirements and overall project performance while proactively identifying and resolving issues that could affect cost schedule or successful project delivery. The successful candidate will help coordinate projects from initial planning through post-occupancy while protecting the clients financial and contractual interests.
The ideal candidate will possess strong construction and project management experience excellent negotiation and communication skills sound financial judgment and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
New Jersey residency is required for consideration.
If selected candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S.-based accolades including academic degree before time of interview. Information provided is handled with discretion and will be used purely for benefit of employment with various government agency clients and associated background checks.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- In partnership with team members oversees and manage complex projects by effectively coordinating activities of stakeholders within the NJSDA as well as external entities including architectural and construction management consultants contractors school district personnel NJ Department of Community Affairs NJ Department of Education NJ Department of Environmental Protection and other local and state agencies from the planning phase to post occupancy.
- Oversees project budget by reviewing and managing project costs with appropriate SDA staff. Reviews and recommends invoices change orders amendments and claims in accordance with NJSDA operating authority and policy and procedures. Initiates value engineering sessions cost estimate reviews and constructability reviews.
- Prepares presentations for the NJSDA Management and Board of Directors and other interested parties regarding project costs schedule and change order management.
- Provide leadership support to the Program Director and Deputy Director by coordinating activities and resolving issues quickly and delivering the project within scope and schedule parameters while simultaneously protecting the financial interests of the Authority.
- Acts as a liaison between NJSDA and school district facilities personnel to resolve issues quickly and deliver the project within scope and schedule parameters while simultaneously protecting the financial interests of the Authority.
- Participates in the procurement of consultants and contactors in keeping with SDA policies and procedures. Also coordinates the timely processing of performance evaluations for contractors and consultants.
- Performs detailed analyses of issues including those relating to technical design construction real estate or environmental matters. Draft reports that appropriately convey information to others less familiar with the matter and make recommendations based upon the analyses.
- Lead technical advisory groups as required providing insight and guidance across project teams developing best practice approaches to issue resolution and serve as primary liaison to other relevant regulatory agencies.
- Ensure regular and accurate updates are made in the various SDA information management systems and make certain important issues are appropriately conveyed in a manner and timeframe to receive appropriate and timely attention from appropriate level of authority.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Outstanding written communication analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to comprehend and interpret proposals and regulations and prepare clear technically sound accurate and comprehensive reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal negotiation and collaboration skills to foster a positive work environment with internal partners while ensuring external stakeholders provide appropriate deliverables.
- Outstanding organizational skills to successfully and simultaneously manage construction projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a deadline-driven fast-paced environment while collaborating with professional staff both individually and as a team.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word Excel Project etc.)
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in construction management Architecture Engineering Finance Planning or other related field or equivalent related experience. Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum ten years diversified experience in real estate development; planning design construction financial or environmental management of large scale institutional industrial and commercial or construction projects including experience in working with technical professional consultants and contractors.
- Knowledge of construction codes and the regulatory environment affecting development.
- Experience in the aspects of general design and construction including reading and interpreting construction documents and drawings.
- Knowledge of software applications to manage projects and schedules such as Primavera Expedition Prolog etc.
Physical Demands
Regular construction worksite visits that may require physical activities such as climbing ladders and walking significant distances etc.Certificates and Licenses
Valid Drivers License
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Armand Corporation takes responsibility for realizing dreams, rebuilding hope, and restoring faith in communities across America. Our acute expertise and process in construction and program management derive from specialized services tailored to specifics that bring out the best in ou ... View more
