Program Manager

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.

The Program Manager provides comprehensive program and project management services for large-scale public-sector capital improvement programs from planning and programming through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and transition to operations. The Program Manager represents the Owner’s interests and provides independent oversight of scope, budget, schedule, procurement, design, construction, risk, quality, compliance, stakeholder coordination, and reporting.

The position requires significant experience managing large-scale public-sector capital improvement programs, including Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities and Public Safety Facilities, preferably within bond-funded programs or similarly complex public-sector environments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Oversight & Owner Representation
• Scope & Funding Verification
• Budget, Cost, & Financial Management
• Planning, Design, & Pre-Construction
• Program Management Information Systems & Reporting
• Procurement, Construction Oversight & Administration
• Stakeholder & Community Coordination & Reporting
• Commissioning, FF&E & Project Transition
• Project Closeout & Post-Occupancy

KEY DELIVERABLES

Project Execution Plan • Project Management Plan • Project Budget/Cost Plan • Master Schedule • Procurement Plan • Cash Flow Forecast • Cost Management Reports • Risk Register • Change Order Log • Value Engineering Reports • Construction Progress Reports • Program/Project Dashboards • Commissioning Documentation • Closeout Checklist • Final Project Report

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience managing complex public-sector capital improvement programs and/or major capital projects as an Owner’s Representative, Program Manager, Project Manager, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout, and transition to operations.
• Experience managing Cultural and Performing Arts Facilities and Public Safety Facilities.
• Experience with bond-funded and/or publicly funded capital programs.
• Strong knowledge of project scope, cost, schedule, procurement, contracts, construction administration, risk management, commissioning, and project controls.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate government agencies, client departments, end users, A/E firms, contractors, consultants, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with PMIS, project controls, dashboards, and Microsoft Office or comparable project management systems.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Program Management Professional (PgMP) – Project Management Institute (PMI).
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) – Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI).
• Both certifications must be current and in good standing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in a related discipline; experience with City of Dallas or comparable municipal capital improvement programs; municipal bond programs; complex occupied-facility renovations; City Council/board/commission presentations; and public-sector community engagement.

A detailed job description will be made available to the selected candidate.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation is based on experience. 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.

We offer a grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive, collaborative, growth-oriented work 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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