Program Manager - Small Business Mentor Programs

GFT is seeking an experienced Program Manager specializing in small business MENTOR programs to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to work on school projects, ensuring accurate cost evaluations, quality, and efficiency throughout the estimating process. 

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As a Program Manager specializing in small business MENTOR programs, you’ll oversee the execution of complex, high-impact initiatives by the City and State of NY aiming to identify, train and facilitate entry of small businesses in the AEC sector into the NY market. Leveraging your expertise in program and construction management, you will lead a range of projects, utilizing mentee firms. Your role will be essential in ensuring that projects delivered by the mentee firms not only meet strict quality and safety standards but are also delivered on time and within budget to advance NY State and NY City’s Mentoring initiatives.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Develops and leads the execution of an instruction program for small contractors.
• Lead a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring quality and adherence to construction standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ensures the quality and high standards of performance and compliance in both design and construction by all mentee vendors.
• Makes decisions and takes action in a timely manner to expedite the timely completion of the construction process.
• Tracks mistakes and errors in construction as early in the construction process as possible.
• Makes decisions on phasing and scheduling of projects. Prepares and/or ensures preparation of schedules for construction.
• Monitors schedules and takes appropriate actions to ensure that project is completed on schedule and within approved cost limitations. 
• Provides ongoing interface with mentee contractors, local personnel and the client on project issues. 
• Participates in the development and issuance of project procedures and policies; reviews and makes recommendations on procedures and policies.
• Resolves issues and problems raised in field reports made by inspectors and construction management staff.
• Works with architect/engineer of record regarding change orders, interpretation of contract documents, shop drawing submittals/approvals and other technical matters as required to ensure a structurally sound, code compliant and aesthetic facility.
• Issues field memoranda or directives to mentee contractors to enforce contract compliance.
• Uses independent judgement to make on-site decisions and has the authority to negotiate with mentee contractors.
• Reviews mentee contractors' claims or disputed work and advises senior management as to appropriate action.
• Compiles contract and project documentation necessary for adjudicating or denying such claims. 
• Visits various job sites as required in the performance of the above duties.

What you’ll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or construction related field; and
  • 15+ years of experience in Construction Management in New York City with a focus on MENTOR programs
• Shall have oral and written communication that is clear and concise.
• Understanding of contract documents such as specifications and drawings.
• The ability to address issues as they arise and solve problems.
• Must be organized and able to manage logistics of multiple projects concurrently.
• Shall have experience in new, rehab and modernization construction projects.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $220,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

 Featured Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: New York, NY 

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 - Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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