Semper Tek Construction Superintendent, Program Manager, or Estimator

Semper Tek, Inc. (STI) Is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Prime Contractor that believes in the quality and character of transitioning military service members. We strive to train and hire military veterans into our Government Contracting Construction Management business as Program Managers in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. The internship will take place in either Lexington, KY (STI Headquarters), or Valdosta, GA (Southeast Division office), with occasional trips to various job sites in KY, TN, and/or GA (some opportunities exist in AL, FL, and IN when conditions allow).

ABOUT THE JOB

A Construction Program Manager oversees and coordinates multiple related construction projects within a broader program, aligning them with the organization's strategic goals and ensuring efficient resource allocation and overall program success. Key responsibilities, skills, and qualifications:Program Planning and Strategy: Developing and implementing program strategies that align with organizational goals.Project Oversight: Overseeing and managing multiple interrelated projects within the program simultaneously.Resource Allocation: Optimizing the allocation of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, across projects within the program.Budget Management: Developing and managing the overall program budget, monitoring costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at both the program and project levels.Stakeholder Management: Fostering collaboration among project teams and stakeholders, including clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.Communication: Establishing clear lines of communication and providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management.Program Governance: Defining roles and responsibilities, conducting regular governance meetings, and establishing mechanisms for monitoring program performance.Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and legal requirements. SkillsStrong Leadership and Management Skills: Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams, make decisions, and manage conflicts effectively.Strategic Thinking: Understanding the wider objectives of the program and aligning projects with the organization's strategic plan.Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Clearly conveying information orally and in writing, fostering collaboration, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.Negotiation Skills: Securing favorable contracts, resolving disputes, and managing vendor and client relations effectively.Financial Acumen: Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, cost estimation, and financial analysis.Risk Management Expertise: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at both the program and project levels.Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing complex situations, identifying issues, and making informed decisions under pressure.Technical Knowledge: A deep understanding of construction methods, materials, building codes, and safety protocols.Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with construction management software, scheduling tools, BIM software, estimating software, and collaboration platforms. In essence, a Construction Program Manager acts as a strategic leader responsible for the successful execution of a portfolio of construction projects, ensuring they are aligned with organizational goals, delivered efficiently, and meet client expectations in terms of quality, cost, and schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and implementing program strategies that align with organizational goals.
• Overseeing and managing multiple interrelated projects within the program simultaneously.
• Optimizing the allocation of resources, including labor, equipment, and materials, across projects within the program.
• Developing and managing the overall program budget, monitoring costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at both the program and project levels.
• Fostering collaboration among project teams and stakeholders, including clients, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Establishing clear lines of communication and providing regular progress updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Defining roles and responsibilities, conducting regular governance meetings, and establishing mechanisms for monitoring program performance.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and legal requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Typically a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree can be advantageous, but not necessary.
• Proven experience in managing complex construction projects, ideally with experience in overseeing multiple projects within a program.
• Relevant certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) are often preferred, but not required to apply.
• Strong Leadership and Management Skills: Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams, make decisions, and manage conflicts effectively.
• Strategic Thinking: Understanding the wider objectives of the program and aligning projects with the organization's strategic plan.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Clearly conveying information orally and in writing, fostering collaboration, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Negotiation Skills: Securing favorable contracts, resolving disputes, and managing vendor and client relations effectively.
• Financial Acumen: Knowledge of budgeting, cost control, cost estimation, and financial analysis.
• Risk Management Expertise: Proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks at both the program and project levels.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills: Analyzing complex situations, identifying issues, and making informed decisions under pressure.
• Technical Knowledge: A deep understanding of construction methods, materials, building codes, and safety protocols.
• Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with construction management software, scheduling tools, BIM software, estimating software, and collaboration platforms.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Education: Typically a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field; a master's degree can be advantageous, but not necessary.Experience: Proven experience in managing complex construction projects, ideally with experience in overseeing multiple projects within a program.Certifications: Relevant certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) are often preferred, but not required to apply.

BENEFITS

• Semper Tek will provide a hard hat, safety vest, and company attire at no cost to the intern.

OTHER

Semper Tek will provide a hard hat, safety vest, and company attire at no cost to the intern. Interns are responsible for purchasing their own steel-toed boots before operating on live construction sites.