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About Specialty Program Group:

Our goal is to partner with industry-leading specialty businesses to provide them with the ability to achieve their goals and optimize their businesses. Specialty Program Group offers access to capital and investment, deep carrier relationships, creative thinking, product development and broad distribution, while allowing our businesses to maintain the essence of what makes them successful. Specialty Program Group delivers leading-edge specialty expertise backed by transformative digital capabilities and sophisticated data and analytics.

About DRS:

DRS is a full-service consulting firm that delivers quality K-12 project management, FEMA Public Assistance recovery, commercial insurance claim preparation, hazard mitigation assistance, disaster preparedness, and financial grant recovery funding services. Formed in 2014, DRS has been in business for 9 years solely under this name and is led by a core group of professionals who have decades of experience in project management and disaster recovery services.

DRS Program Management has the ability and the experience to meet our clients project management needs. Our Program Management services start at project conception and continue through design, construction, FF&E, and closeout. We have managed multi-million dollar school builds that included extensive planning and multi-million dollar losses that happen with little to no notice. This unique experience prepares us to make quick decisions and pivot effortlessly while staying focused on project objectives. At DRS we pay attention to details and maintain sight of long-term goals, allowing our project management team to make efficient decisions and keep our client’s projects on-time, in scope, and in budget.

About the Position:

An ideal candidate for the Project Management Consultant position will have a strong background in construction management, specifically in the role of k-12 owner’s representation, with a proven track record of successfully completing projects on behalf of clients. The project manager will be responsible for not only overseeing the planning, budgeting, and execution of construction projects, but also representing the owner’s interests throughout the entire project lifecycle. This will involve acting as the liaison between the client and all project stakeholders, including architects, consultants, general contractors, and stake holders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent the owner and the owner’s interest from project conception to project completion

• Oversee the planning, budgeting, and execution of construction projects

• Act as the primary point of contact and liaison between the client and architects, consultants, general contractors, and stakeholders throughout the life of the project

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, general contractors, and other parties to help ensure smooth project progress

• Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with architects, consultants, and contractors

• Oversee the design process keeping the design team on time, in budget and within scope

• Ensure the design adheres to the districts needs and expectations

• Coordinate the construction procurement between the district, their attorneys and the architect

• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to monitor project progress and quality

• Attend OAC meetings

• Track progress, RFI’s, ASI’s, CPR’s and punch list

• Attend school board meetings as required by the client

• Maintain project progress reports and provide regular project updates and reports to the client and senior leadership

• Monitor and control project progress, identifying and addressing potential issues

• Effectively communicate any potential project issues to key stakeholders, including avenues for resolution

• Help ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects to the satisfaction of the client

• Communicate in a professional manner at all times

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors-level degree; Construction Science, Architecture or Engineering major preferred

• Relevant certifications or licenses are a plus (e.g. Project Management Professional certification, Registered Architect, Professional Engineer)

• 10 years experience of construction project management, 5 years as owners representative

• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications

• Proven experience in construction project management, specifically as an owner’s representative

• Strong understanding of construction processes, industry standards, and terminology

• Knowledge of budgeting and cost-control principles

• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to represent the owner’s interests

• Ability to successfully coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to be flexible, learn on the job, and maintain a can-do attitude

• Willingness to travel to and work from project site as necessary

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing requirements, and collaborating with a wide range of colleagues to quickly deliver solutions

• Highly organized and able to structure day based on deadlines and pending items

• Self-motivated and goal oriented

• Strong organization skills, with a high-level of detail orientation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Proficiency in Bluebeam

Work Location:

This position is located in Beaumont/Houston, TX and offers a hybrid work experience. Required to be at the client’s site as the project dictates. Typically, 2-5 days a week.

Salary Transparency :

Disclosure required under applicable state or municipality regulations: The expected salary range for this position is $90,000-$120,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. SPG is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Optional Section:

This position requires occasional travel (25%) to meetings and/or trainings outside of the Beaumont/Houston, TX region.

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Department Business Operations

Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Up to 25%

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

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