Senior Program Specialist – Construction, Fire, BAS

Job Description:

  • Grow the business, manage change, and ensure all contractual obligations are met
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously and lead cross-functional teams to complete contractual deliverables on schedule
  • Coordinate, plan, schedule, and monitor project implementation, schedules, budgets, and financial performance
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, scheduling, coordination, and performance
  • Apply construction dispute resolution, contract documents, labor laws, construction contracts, and construction administration knowledge to minimize project risk
  • Anticipate, identify, evaluate, and negotiate changes to the documented scope of work
  • Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain schedules, budgets, and quality standards
  • Partner with the FAA Sr. Program Manager, project managers, and customers to resolve project challenges and support program execution
  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, customers, subcontractors, and project partners
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with company policies, reporting requirements, and contractual commitments
  • Oversee project testing, closeout, and turnover to service

Requirements:

  • 5 or more years of experience in Architecture-Engineering and Design/Build programs
  • 5 or more years of competitive construction industry experience managing programs or projects exceeding $4 million
  • 3 or more years of Fire Alarm experience
  • Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and fire alarm systems
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to contractual and export control requirements
  • Ability to complete and pass an FAA background check
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline (valued)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI) certification (valued)
  • Certification or experience with XLS140 and XLS3000 Fire Detection, Suppression, and Mass Notification Control Systems (valued)
  • Xtralis VESDA accreditation (valued)
  • NICET Level III or higher certification (valued)
  • Experience managing complex, multisite construction programs and coordinating cross-functional teams
  • Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and subcontractor oversight skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing project requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
  • U.S. Person defined as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or person with protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status

Benefits:

  • Employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Educational Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity to develop solutions alongside dedicated experts
  • Leading-edge work
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...