Verdantas is a national consulting group seeking a talented Program Manager . This position will ideally be located in the Dallas/Fort Worth region.You will have the opportunity to perform, lead, and monitor project managers, design functions, and solution development for various data center campus projects while maintaining positive relationships with clients. You will lead each project in an effort to exceed client expectations while actively participating in business development activities.Key Responsibilities
Establish and maintain standards for projects, client, and vendor activities
Take ownership of the project management process from start to finish, including but not limited to vision set-up, assembly of proposal teams, kick-off meetings, project scope/budget/schedule, and continuous communication with the client for the duration of the project to ensure the client’s needs are met
Responsible for project plans, including project scope of work and WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) for complex multi-discipline-based projects
Participate in client development, sales strategies, presentations, opportunities, and the strategic planning/direction of data center campus developments
Advocate for a straightforward project delivery strategy and effectively communicate it to teams and extended stakeholders. Drive alignment around key milestones, workflows, and critical path management for large capital improvement, greenfield, and brownfield projects
Provide leadership and development opportunities to internal teams consisting of project management and engineering professionals
Oversee project schedule and cost control activities, ensuring adherence to program-level controls, safety, and quality initiatives
Optimize resource allocation across the project portfolio. Identify and mitigate potential issues that could impact project timelines or budgets. Maintain a forward-looking perspective on resource needs, ensuring that master planning, utilities, design engagement, and equipment supply chain remain ahead of project demand
Ensure operational efficiency, including minimizing outstanding WIP and A/R, by meeting client milestones, budgets, and expectations
Maintain a strong understanding of current BIM, VDC standards, and industry solutions
Assist in preparing and/or monitoring complex schedules to ensure the timely completion of the work
Engage in business development efforts and prepare responses to Requests for Proposals
Collaborate with other leaders on project execution and delivery
Contribute to MSA, NDA, Terms, contract negotiations, set-up, and Vendor partnership agreements
Request billing and payment terms from clients and participate actively in accounts receivable efforts
Communicate client activity/satisfaction and identify opportunities that need additional support from leadership within the group
Foster a positive relationship with clients to determine future opportunities/additional services needed and utilize Client feedback to monitor continuous improvement functions
Contribute content for internal and external marketing purposes and outreach on social media platforms
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
10+ years of experience managing the entire lifecycle of data center campus development projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience
The ability to work nights and weekends as required to attend meetings or to meet demanding project schedules
Benefits
Flexible Work Environment
Paid Parental Leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off + Holidays
Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet