McFarland Johnson (MJ) is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP), innovative infrastructure consulting firm, specializing in planning, design, engineering, and environmental services. Recently named a Best Firms to Work For and a Hot Firm by the Zweig Group for being one of the top 100 fastest-growing A/E/C firms, MJ?s employee owners seek to change our world for the better through sustainable and innovative infrastructure solutions.
We are a people-centric company guided by the belief that employee-owners are more committed to delivering quality services which creates a unique culture that strives on employee-owner retention, inclusion, and collaboration.
About the Role:
The Owner's Program Director will oversee and lead a team of project managers implementing multiple concurrent projects in a large hub airport environment. The team will act as an extension of the owner?s staff, ensuring comprehensive project management oversight from procurement through design and construction. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders including architects, designers, tenants, state and federal agencies, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, adhering to established policies and best practices. The projects will range in various complexities and total project costs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive program oversight of all capital projects assigned to the team
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the owner and project team.
- Ensure assigned projects are executed in accordance with owner policies and procedures, project management best practices, and regulations.
- Coordinate with the design and construction/program management firms to schedule and plan work and monitor overall progress.
- Participate in internal and external meetings with the owner?s leadership, regulatory agency staff, and other key stakeholders.
- Track and perform data analysis on multiple operation dashboards and projects to report program status updates.
- Liaise between the owner and various project teams to communicate and coordinate operational change implementation strategies.
- Plan and define program goals, based on knowledge of owner objectives and airport policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Architecture, or Engineering or related field from an accredited college.
- Minimum 15 years of program/project management experience.
- Previous Experience as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager for public agency projects
- Experience with various delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR, and Design/Build.
- Large hub airport project management and delivery experience.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, monitoring, and controlling scope, risks, schedules, and budgets/costs.
- Experience in developing and presenting detailed reporting of progress, performance, and status.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Project, Scheduling, and Management Information Systems (MIS).
- History of leading projects through Collaborative approach.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Nice-to-haves
- Previous Experience as an Owner's Representative or Project Manager for public agency projects exceeding $250M.
Benefits & Perks:
- Performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
- Fully funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401k match.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.
Join Us and Make a Difference:
At MJ, we believe that employee-owners are more committed to delivering quality services. Be a part of a company that values your contribution and invests in your future. If you are passionate about structural engineering and looking for a career growth opportunity, apply today and become a part of our innovative team dedicated to engineering excellence and client satisfaction.
