{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"32df0f379ea777924f83bedc","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32df0f379ea777924f83bedc","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32df0f379ea777924f83bedc","title":"Program Manager","description":"Join McKissack & McKissack's team! We have an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Dallas, TX. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!\nThe Program Manager serves as McKissack & McKissack’s senior representative for Dallas Independent School District (DISD), providing comprehensive oversight of multiple capital projects within the district’s bond and capital improvement programs. This role is responsible for managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and stakeholder coordination across a portfolio of K–12 educational facilities, ensuring alignment with DISD objectives, regulatory requirements, and McKissack standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep public-sector experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex programs in active school environments.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide overall program management leadership for multiple DISD capital projects from planning through closeout.\nServe as the primary point of contact between DISD, design teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.\nOversee project managers and construction managers responsible for individual projects within the program.\nManage program-level schedules, budgets, cash flow projections, and risk registers; ensure consistency and transparency in reporting.\nReview and monitor project scopes, contracts, change orders, pay applications, and cost forecasts across the program.\nEnsure compliance with DISD policies, bond requirements, procurement regulations, and reporting standards.\nLead planning, phasing, and coordination efforts to support construction within occupied school campuses.\nFacilitate program meetings, executive briefings, board-level updates, and stakeholder engagement sessions.\nOversee quality assurance and quality control processes across all projects; ensure consistency in standards and documentation.\nCoordinate safety oversight in collaboration with McKissack safety leadership and project teams.\nSupport achievement and reporting of MWBE/SBE/DBE participation goals in accordance with DISD requirements.\nIdentify program-level risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule, budget, and educational continuity.\nEnsure timely and accurate project and program closeout, including documentation, warranties, and final acceptance.\nQualifications\n10+ years of progressive experience in program management, project management, or owner’s representative roles.\nDemonstrated experience managing K–12 or public-sector capital improvement programs, preferably for large urban school districts.\nBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline required.\nProfessional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent strongly preferred.\nStrong knowledge of construction delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build) and Texas public procurement processes.\nProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining program-level oversight.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and project management platforms such as e-Builder, Procore, Primavera P6, or similar systems.\nAbility to work within active school environments and coordinate around academic calendars.\nAbility to travel to DISD project sites throughout the DFW metroplex as required.\nValid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.\nCompensation:\nSalary range: $145,000 - $155,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)\nEmployee Benefits:\nMedical Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nDependent Care\nCommuter Benefits\nTuition Assistance\nAdoption Assistance\nMatching 401k Plan\nCompany-paid holidays\nPaid-Time-Off (PTO)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nLife Insurance\nShort and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nMarketplace Perks-at-Work\nMcKissack & McKissack is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and access be provided in the employment and advancement of all persons. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all persons, without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religion, religious practices and observances; national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; genetic information; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.\nOur aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. 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We have an immediate opening for a Program Manager in Dallas, TX. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!\nThe Program Manager serves as McKissack & McKissack’s senior representative for Dallas Independent School District (DISD), providing comprehensive oversight of multiple capital projects within the district’s bond and capital improvement programs. This role is responsible for managing scope, budget, schedule, quality, and stakeholder coordination across a portfolio of K–12 educational facilities, ensuring alignment with DISD objectives, regulatory requirements, and McKissack standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with deep public-sector experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex programs in active school environments.\nResponsibilities:\nProvide overall program management leadership for multiple DISD capital projects from planning through closeout.\nServe as the primary point of contact between DISD, design teams, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.\nOversee project managers and construction managers responsible for individual projects within the program.\nManage program-level schedules, budgets, cash flow projections, and risk registers; ensure consistency and transparency in reporting.\nReview and monitor project scopes, contracts, change orders, pay applications, and cost forecasts across the program.\nEnsure compliance with DISD policies, bond requirements, procurement regulations, and reporting standards.\nLead planning, phasing, and coordination efforts to support construction within occupied school campuses.\nFacilitate program meetings, executive briefings, board-level updates, and stakeholder engagement sessions.\nOversee quality assurance and quality control processes across all projects; ensure consistency in standards and documentation.\nCoordinate safety oversight in collaboration with McKissack safety leadership and project teams.\nSupport achievement and reporting of MWBE/SBE/DBE participation goals in accordance with DISD requirements.\nIdentify program-level risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule, budget, and educational continuity.\nEnsure timely and accurate project and program closeout, including documentation, warranties, and final acceptance.\nQualifications\n10+ years of progressive experience in program management, project management, or owner’s representative roles.\nDemonstrated experience managing K–12 or public-sector capital improvement programs, preferably for large urban school districts.\nBachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline required.\nProfessional certifications such as PMP, CCM, or equivalent strongly preferred.\nStrong knowledge of construction delivery methods (CMAR, Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build) and Texas public procurement processes.\nProven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining program-level oversight.\nExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and project management platforms such as e-Builder, Procore, Primavera P6, or similar systems.\nAbility to work within active school environments and coordinate around academic calendars.\nAbility to travel to DISD project sites throughout the DFW metroplex as required.\nValid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.\nCompensation:\nSalary range: $145,000 - $155,000/yearly (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)\nEmployee Benefits:\nMedical Insurance\nDental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nDependent Care\nCommuter Benefits\nTuition Assistance\nAdoption Assistance\nMatching 401k Plan\nCompany-paid holidays\nPaid-Time-Off (PTO)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nLife Insurance\nShort and Long-Term Disability Insurance\nMarketplace Perks-at-Work\nMcKissack & McKissack is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and access be provided in the employment and advancement of all persons. 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