Program Director - DFW Airport

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a Program Director to join our team at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, where you will manage all phases of initiated programs, including setup, general management, and close‑out.

This is a fully onsite role.

• Leads and directs Facilities & Civil program delivery and executive presentations.
• Responsible for all staff management (delivery, growth, coordination, communications, etc.).
• Prioritization of program needs and delivery team focus.
• Provide guidance and problem solving to entire team.
• Big picture planning, guidance and leadership to facilities program.
• Prepare and deliver public presentations to the client’s staff and constituents, including Council/Board Members, Citizen Review Boards, etc.
• Develop Program Management plans, including work descriptions, detailed schedules, budgets, M/W/DBE plans, contact plans, public involvement plans, procurement plans and construction management plans.
• Oversee and implement design‑build projects.
• Coordinate the bidding processes, following all client policies and procedures as well as State procurement regulations.
• Establish the best value selection criteria for the project(s).
• Supervise all Freese and Nichols resources directly assigned to a specific project or program management team.
• Supervise all subconsultants on specific program management team.
• Develop, monitor, and manage CPM schedules.
• Track the performance of each project in the program using earned value management techniques.
• Communicate program information with client and program team regularly.
• Prepare basic items in written or graphic form for use by the client, assist in presentations to citizen and client groups, and discuss design and construction issues with appropriate third parties.
• Establish and enforce communication protocols for the program team.
• Communicate with Freese and Nichols staff for advice/direction on design and construction issues, and other contract document requirements as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, building construction, construction management, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years' experience in direct management of design/construction programs or Capital Improvement Programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in design project management and construction contract administration.
• Understanding of basic Public Sector Procurement procedures, ability to apply those procedures, and ability to address advanced or complex procurement issues.
• General understanding of municipal budgeting procedures, with the ability to develop and manage budgets for both FNI and the client.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to negotiate construction sites without assistance and work out of field offices.
• Preferred:
  Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager or Project Management Professional.
• Participation in appropriate professional organizations and preparation/presentation of technical papers when appropriate.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package, we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We offer a flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.