Program Director, Innovative Program Advisory

The Opportunity

RS&H is seeking a Program Director to join our Innovative Program Advisory Service Group in Chicago, IL!

Job Summary : This position will support the Innovative Program Advisory team on various alternative delivery programs and projects across the country utilizing more progressive delivery methods such as design-build, progressive design-build, CMGC / CMAR, and P3 (DBF / DBFOM). Typical client engagements include program management tasks ranging from the development of implementation manuals and program guidelines, template documents and forms, internal and external stakeholder education; and project management tasks which include drafting and development of RFI, RFQ and RFP documents, evaluation manuals, project management plans, and deliverables to assist clients in meeting FHWA major project requirements (PMP, CSRA,IFP, etc.).

The successful candidate will have experience performing diverse and complex work tasks associated with development, delivery and / or oversight of large infrastructure projects procured using a variety of alternative delivery methods. The candidate will have an understanding and proficiency in drafting performance based technical requirements, ITPs and responses to bidder RFIs during procurements. As a Program Director, the candidate should have experience working within defined timelines and budgets to develop deliverables and be able to manage a team of technical discipline experts who will contribute to the development of various project and program documents.

Essential Functions :

• Collaborate with a team of experienced nationally recognized experts in alternative delivery.
• Gain valuable program and project experience to be in a position to quickly lead future client engagements as an overall Program or Project Manager.
• Serve in a meaningful advisory role on current alternative delivery engagements with various state Dot’s including Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, among others.
• Help to grow a highly performing Innovative Program Advisory group that believes in accountability, communication, ethics, team-work, and a performance-rewarding culture.
• Serve as a Project Director or Project Manager for project pursuits that provide the best opportunity for selection by the client in such a role.

Qualifications :

Minimum fifteen years of experience overall and at least five years with alternative delivery including :

The base salary range for this position in Illinois is $139,624 to $230,419. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Please note : no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values : integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.