Program Manager, Federal Programs - Construction - Institute for Building Technology and Safety

IBTS is seeking a highly qualified and experienced NON-IT Program Manager with strong experience in the construction industry to join our team to provide comprehensive oversight for a current and future Federal program(s).  This position is currently a hybrid position and includes hands-on Project Management responsibilities for a current federal program.

As a program manager, the incumbent will possess construction management experience.  The incumbent will also possess federal experience and expertise which they will apply in overseeing Federal projects and will actively participate in the ongoing growth and expansion of our client base as well as ensuring client objectives are met and challenges are solved.

Responsibilities

• In serving as a Project Manager, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring timely deliverables per client requirements; conducting engineering analyses, overseeing report generation and quality assurance of all report submissions; maintaining an appropriate ongoing relationship with the government client, teaming partners, subcontractors, other government personnel; supervise Project Assistant.

• Organize and/or develop programs to support the organization’s strategic direction, creating and managing long-term goals. Setting program controls, governance, and standards.

• Provide strategic leadership as well as technical / operational / financial / managerial leadership for successful implementation of federal projects.

• Oversee Federal business development initiatives; Develop and manage strategic partnerships (internal and external) to grow federal contract business.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for federal acquisition regulations (FAR), ensuring compliance and providing advice to others.

• Develop and monitor budgets for projects and overall federal programs; Conduct requirements analysis, resource allocation, project costing, deliverable tracking, schedule and financial data monitoring and reporting.

• Manage and timely submit reports and program documentation throughout the project life cycle and analyze program risks; Provide regular updates to clients, stakeholders, and Executives with reports on the progress and performance of projects.

• Manage a team with an array of talents and responsibilities and in different geographic locations; Ensure projects deliver specified results and meet quality expectations; Leverage industry best practices of process/procedures to achieve optimum contract performance; Identify and mitigate project risks to avoid delays and cost overruns.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school in an engineering or architecture-related technical field.
• Registered Professional Engineer or Registered Architectural Engineer; in the District of Columbia preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Construction Project Management.
• Ten years of program management experience that includes Federal programs (e.g., EPA, FEMA, HUD); project management of Government projects ranging in size from $100K to $1M; and managing IDIQ contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Project and/or Smartsheet or equivalent Project Management platforms/tools.
• Current ICC Commercial Building Inspector Certificate (Commercial Combination Inspector Certificate is preferred.)

Other Qualifications

• Ability to meet current and/or future terms of eligibility that may require US Citizenship; Ability to acquire standard government pass; and/or access requirements for Federal installations.
• Demonstrated success providing exceptional customer service in a federal environment with high visibility in working with Federal clients and managing federal programs, representing the company with integrity, expertise, and credibility.
• Demonstrated ability and experience supporting and interfacing with senior executive stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and/or in a team environment while demonstrating strong character and dependability; a track record of collaborating with internal team members at all levels and leading by example.
• Experience working with Team Partners and overseeing subcontractors.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management methodology and techniques, performance evaluation, and change management principles.
• Direct experience managing multi-task contracts and subcontracts of varying degrees of complexity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with proven ability to develop, mentor, and lead professional technical staff.
• Experience working in the public sector a strong plus.
• Current working knowledge of the FAR with demonstrated experience in ensuring compliance a plus.

Personal Qualities

IBTS places a high value on certain personal traits that work toward creating a positive, supportive work environment, which is essential for working together and achieving success.  We believe “how” you achieve your results is as important as what you achieve.  The following highlights the personal traits key for success for senior leadership roles within the organization.

• Strategic/Innovative Thinking
• Professional and Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Delegation with Team Accountability
• Risk Evaluation/Management/Mitigation
• Relationship Building: Internal and External

Additional Details:

•  Travel Required: anticipated up to 25%; primarily local (currently primarily to Washington, DC)
• This is a hybrid position that includes working at times in our Ashburn, VA headquarters location.

Bring your passion, expertise, and experience to IBTS, where we appreciate and are committed to our employees. We offer outstanding benefits, growth opportunities, and work hard to maintain a culture that values our employees. 

The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization established to provide unbiased professional building code compliance services, while enhancing the communities in which we work. At IBTS, our mission is to deliver quality services to meet the challenges of governance at all levels while enhancing public safety, economic development, and the general welfare of the community. Our services include Building and Community Development, Energy and Sustainability Services, Disaster Planning and Recovery, Quality Assurance, as well as Compliance and Risk Monitoring.

IBTS is headquartered in Ashburn, VA, with additional offices in Louisiana, Missouri, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC.

We are committed to building a community of experts with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and perspectives who are passionate about our mission. IBTS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer that maintains a diverse and inclusive workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or sexual orientation. This opportunity is open to Section S3 Residents.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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