Program Manager

Company: CMTS LLC
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 16, 2025

Job Description:

Every day at CMTS, our people deliver infrastructure projects that make a difference in lives and communities. As a company with 40 years of experience, CMTS is poised for success. We value our employees and strive to create a culture that allows them to learn, grow, and thrive. We believe in promoting a work/life balance, focusing on health and wellness, being active in our community through sound business practices and employee initiatives. Come join us in our growth! We're currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager located in Los Angeles, CA. Required Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management. Candidates who do not meet the education requirements may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Qualifications: In order to become a candidate, you must possess these skills and abilities: Ten (10) years of full-time paid professional experience in the management and administration of various programs and projects under programs to include, scope development, planning and design, budget and funding allocation, and close-out. Minimum four (4) years of experience in managing programs in a public or educational agency, with full responsibility for coordinating complex activities. Experience in managing multiple education or public agency programs concurrently is preferred Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of project planning and development in programs, including Engineering and Construction; Technical Support; Bidding Strategy; Schedules; Budget; Funding source and allocations; Grants Management; Prioritization of Work; and Finalization and Closeout. Reviews, analyzes and interprets complex project design and construction budgets, schedules, and costs to ensure conformance with authorized scope, time, and dollar requirements. Supervises project planners in developing projects' scope, schedule, and budget making sure that the goals and vision of the stakeholders are reflected. Develops funding strategies for each of the projects within a program, including leveraging funds with state match grants, private grants, identifying non-profit partners, etc. Resolves or reduces cost overruns by performing value engineering. Reviews project data and develops executive reports for stakeholders and proposes new projects in specific programs as required. Manages the financial closeout of programs by ensuring project documents are finalized and financial reports have been reviewed and in accordance with the guidelines of the funding sources, following substantial completion. Acts as a liaison and provides the necessary documentation for closed-out projects under litigation and participates in depositions whenever necessary. Reviews and assesses program strengths and limitations and makes recommendations for areas requiring improvement, including program reporting and process. Resolves technically complex issues for architects, engineers, and/or another lower-level project managers. Coordinates the formulation of policies and procedures related to Construction Programs, including the development of funding policies, requests for appropriation, and alterations and improvements of new programs. Coordinates and recommends updates to construction specification guidelines. Engages in community and stakeholder meetings regarding high-profile projects, and summarizes meeting agenda and preparing reports related to project progress for distribution. Participates in job meetings and job walks and reviews project documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements. Maintains lessons learned in all programs and participates in providing training to staff for program and project improvements Mediates conflicts between project staff with regards to scope, materials, and other requirements and offers solutions; assists with dispute mediation between various project staff. Participates in change order negotiations and assists with the contract review process Salary: $151,000.00 - $158,000.00 annually Bonus Pay: A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals, bonus opportunities are available at management's discretion. Apply: CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees. CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment. Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $151,000 - $158,000 Annual

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