Program Director of K-12 School Design and Construction

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. (www.dikita.com), headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is premier architectural, engineering and construction management firm with over 45 years of experience. Dikita’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction management professionals delivers a wide range of high-quality projects, including transit build-out, transit market research, infrastructure improvements and expansion, new facilities, and capital construction services that enhance communities and drive industry standards forward.  Our diversity and commitment to quality are our strengths.

The Program Director of K-12 School Design and Construction will provide strategic leadership and guidance to the team including sub-consultants throughout the duration of the Bond Program involving new construction, and renovation.  Taking over the helm as the incoming Program Director, they are expected to accomplish transformative change to the project. The PD will lead the project to a profitable and stable position. Client satisfaction, projects designed and construction within budget, team happiness and profitability will be the key performance indicators.

• Implement and document proper procedures for executing the oversight for the design and construction program.
• Responsible for complete compliance with the team’s contract with the client.
• Monitor and communicate the status of budgets, schedules, and quality of the team’s work to the CEO on a monthly basis.
• Provide advice and recommendations regarding cost, design, construction, procurement, construction issues, schedules, and other conditions.
• Understand the requirements and duties of each staff member.
• Build a cohesive collaborative team of professionals.
• Understand and monitor Value Engineering and its impact on the community.
• Manage teams of architects project managers, and contractors.
• Exercise responsibility to the client’s staff for full implementation of assigned projects and duties of the team.
• Ensure that the client’s Processes and Procedures are being followed.
• Ensure that coordination is effectively and efficiently performed between program management team and the client’s staff and employees.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Construction Services’ Staff and other PMFs.
• Must be present onsite.
• Must travel to construction sites, meetings with principals, meetings with communities.

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Registered Architect in Texas is a plus OR
• Certification in Construction Management PLUS 12-15 years of relevant verifiable experience.
• Must have experience as an owner’s representative.
• Ability to oversee design and constructability reviews.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse communities, especially low-income neighborhoods.
• Ability to effectively work with School board trustees.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven successful leadership skills.
• Flexibility to adjust to client’s changing requirements.
• Ability to physically work in client’s environment.
• Must have experience with community engagement, charities, and workshops.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation is based on contract specifications. Dikita offers a comprehensive health and welfare plan that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) with a discretionary match, company paid licenses, certifications, and professional organization memberships.*   We also offer dozens of supplemental benefits.

*Subject to repayment based on length of employment.

Preference will be given to residents of the Dallas/Fort Worth area. As a condition of your employment, you must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test. You will be subject to post-accident, random, and reasonable cause drug testing during employment.

Dikita offers a grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment with a commitment to quality and integrity.

Dikita Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on race, national origin, age, religion,  gender, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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