Program Director - SIS

Skanska is searching for a dynamic Program Director. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose – we build for a better society.

Skanska's values – Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life – are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS) provides construction project management consulting services and acts as an “extension of staff” to our clients. The Program Director will manage a capital construction program, leading project and construction management teams in the development and delivery of multiple projects concurrently.

The Program Director reports to Skanska’s Regional Director on public and/or private assignments, acting as the Owner’s Agent and overseeing all project phases, including studies, programming, pre‑construction services, design, procurement, construction, and closeout. The role involves staff mentoring, project management processes, stakeholder communications, coordination, and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met. Business management acumen, strong leadership, presentation skills, organizational ability, and a working knowledge of project controls, quality assurance, risk management, budget management, time management, and client servicing are essential.

• 10+ years experience as a Senior Project Manager, Program Manager or Director leading commercial and/or public sector building construction projects in California.
• 10+ years experience collaborating with owners, architects, engineers and contractors, and engendering a partnership culture to maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• 10+ years experience managing and enforcing the terms and conditions of project contracts.
• 10+ years experience working with authorities having jurisdiction and utility providers.
• 10+ years experience embedded on jobsites providing construction quality assurance.
• 10+ years experience in managing the schedule review and commenting process.
• 10+ years experience identifying, mitigating, and managing project risks.
• 10+ years working with a pre‑construction team to manage costs (e.g., project logistics, planning, scope review, budgeting, estimating, value engineering and cost benefit analysis).
• 10+ years experience managing the design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure the designer delivers quality, budget conscious, and complete documents on schedule.
• 10+ years experience reviewing design drawings, technical specifications, requests for information, construction submittals, product cut sheets, and providing comments.
• 10+ years experience drafting a Project Work Plan and implementing delivery strategies.
• 10+ years experience in strategically planning, tailoring and implementing various project delivery methods (e.g., CM at Risk with GMP, Design Bid Build Lump Sum Hard Bid, Design Build, Progressive Design Build, Integrated Project Delivery, etc.).
• 10+ years experience targeting and pursuing additional business opportunities with existing clients, and developing new business opportunities.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, and 10+ years of full‑time industry experience.

• Benefits connect you to the support you need when it matters most, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, expert guidance, and always‑on tools personalized to meet your needs.
• We value diversity of experience, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
• We care for life and are committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
• We support your career growth by developing you in your role and supporting your career advancement.
• Compensation and financial well‑being – Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401(k), and employee ownership program.

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Background Check Required Skanska is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, citizenship, protected veteran status, or any other categories protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.