Program Delivery Support Manager

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Fluor is seeking candidates for opportunities within our Program Delivery Support (PDS) team, working alongside the California High-Speed Rail Authority, to provide program delivery and program management services for one of the largest planned infrastructure projects in the U.S. The system will connect the 500-mile stretch between the Los Angeles region with the San Francisco Bay Area, with up to 24 stations. The first phase of the program is currently under construction in California’s Central Valley.

Job Description

THIS IS A REMOTE OPPORTUNITY WITH TRAVEL TO SACRAMENTO AND FRESNO CALIFORNIA

In collaboration with the Program Construction Director, the Program Delivery Support Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, oversight, coordination, and delivery of infrastructure of the High-Speed rail program. This position provides leadership and strategic management for the development, early works, collaborative and design build phase, construction, integration, and delivery of major infrastructure elements, including structures, guideway, drainage, and other assets.

The Program Delivery Support Manager advises on critical programmatic strategies to deliver infrastructure systems in accordance with program objectives, technical standards, budget, schedule, safety requirements, quality expectations, and regulatory compliance. The role assists the Chief of Construction in overseeing Authority contractors including those under indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ), and multiple award task order contracts (MATOC) to ensure successful coordination and integration of infrastructure systems throughout design, construction, and project closeout.

The Program Delivery Support Manager serves as the primary liaison between the Authority, the architect/engineer of record, contractors, and field personnel. The position requires strong capabilities in cost control, risk management, safety compliance (including OSHA and local safety codes), and the ability to ensure construction meets established performance and quality standards.

The position requires travel to Sacramento and Fresno. Duties require a five (5) day workweek with extended hours and weekend work as required.

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Position Responsibilities

• Lead oversight of the planning, delivery, and oversight of Civil Infrastructure, including Early Works, structures, and guideway
• Provide leadership oversight for the design, construction, testing, and turnover of Civil Infrastructure, consistent with technical requirements, contract specifications, safety standards, and program objectives
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, construction progress, quality, and risk mitigation strategies to support timely and cost-effective project delivery
• Advise on the management of interfaces among infrastructure disciplines including civil works, structures, and third parties
• Review and evaluate engineering documents, technical submittals, work plans, requests for information (RFls), deliverables, and design modifications for quality, constructability, and consistency with program objectives
• Support coordination during the collaborative design build phase and ensure timely decision making and support of the contractors
• Support procurement activities, contract administration, change management, claims review, and project controls related to civil infrastructure
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, environmental, right-of-way, utilities, operations, safety, regulatory agencies, and local stakeholders to facilitate successful project delivery
• Provide leadership for field coordination, construction oversight, contractor performance, stakeholder engagement, and issue resolution
• Prepare executive briefings, status reports, risk assessments, and performance metrics for senior leadership
• Support strategic planning initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and development of program-wide standards and best practices for infrastructure systems delivery
• Mentor project staff and support knowledge transfer, workforce development, and succession planning within the civil infrastructure organization
• Other related duties may be assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in civil engineering, construction management, and twenty (20) years of work-related experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience managing large transportation infrastructure projects with increasing responsibility
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong project and construction management background
• Ability to apply engineering judgment in design and construction for transportation projects
• Familiarity with transportation project disciplines, including vertical construction

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to accurately analyze situations and data
• Skill in developing effective strategies for complex planning, environmental, engineering, technical, and logistical challenges related to project delivery
• Ability to maintain strong communication and working relationships with management, consultants, contractors, utilities, local agencies, stakeholders, and the public
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills; able to communicate effectively with consultants, agencies, and community members

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $193,500.00 - $359,500.00