Learning Director Jobs in Modesto, CA (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Program Director. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion.
Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose - we build for a better society.
Skanska's values -Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer and Care for Life-are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts.
Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS)
Skanska provides construction project management consulting services through our in-house group known as Skanska Integrated Solutions (SIS). With a 30-year track record of success, SIS functions as an "extension of staff" and is a trusted advisor to its clients. Skanska's construction and project delivery expertise translates directly into maximum savings and quality.
The Program Director will manage a capital construction program(s) to lead project and construction management teams in the development and delivery of multiple projects concurrently. The Program Director reports to Skanska's Regional Director on public and/or private assignments to manage a portfolio of projects. Acting in the role of Owner's Agent, the Program Director is responsible for project management and construction management teams in all project phases, including studies, programming and planning, preconstruction services, design, procurements, construction, and closeout. The Program Director is the team leader, responsible for project initiation and operations through the completion of construction. The Program Director is responsible for staff mentoring, project management processes and methods, stakeholder communications, coordination, and conflict resolution, to ensure project goals are met. The position requires business management acumen, strong leadership skills, presentation skills, organizational and team building skills, as well as a working knowledge of project controls, quality assurance, risk management, budget management, time management, and client servicing skills. The Program Director must be a strategic communicator, adaptable, a collaborative team player, with problem-solving and risk management skills, plus a solid understanding of the tasks and skills provided by the team members whom they supervise.
Program Director Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years experience as a Senior Project Manager, Program Manager or Director role leading commercial and/or public sector building construction projects in California.
• 10+ years experience collaborating with owners, architects, engineers and contractors, and engendering a partnership culture to maintain positive stakeholder working relationships.
• 10+ years experience managing and enforcing the terms and conditions of project contracts.
• 10+ years experience working with the authorities having jurisdiction and utility providers.
• 10+ years experience embedded on jobsites providing in construction quality assurance.
• 10+ years experience in managing the schedule review and commenting process.
• 10+ years experience identifying, mitigating, and managing project risks.
• 10+ years working with a preconstruction team to manage costs (e.g., project logistics, planning, scope review, budgeting, estimating, value engineering and cost benefit analysis).
• 10+ years experience managing the design process and relationships between design and construction to ensure the designer delivers quality, budget conscious, and complete documents on schedule.
• 10+ years experience reviewing design drawings, technical specifications, requests for information, construction submittals, product cut sheets, and providing comments.
• 10+ years experience drafting a Project Work Plan and implementating delivery strategies.
• 10+ years experience in strategically planning, tailoring and implementing various project delivery methods (e.g. CM at Risk with GMP, Design Bid Build Lump Sum Hard Bid, Design Build, Progressive Design Build, Integrated Project Delivery, etc.).
• 10+ years experience targeting and pursuing additional business opportunities with existing clients, and develop new business opportunities.
• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering, and 10+ years of full-time industry experience.

Our Investment in you:

• • • We believe that Benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options (including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans), expert guidance, and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and Benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
    • As a Skanska community, our values ground us, and our diversity of experience propels us forward. No matter what your career stage, there's a place for you to thrive here and partner with us in shaping how our world lives, moves, and connects.
    • At Skanska, we Care for Life. And we're committed to supporting your whole health and peace of mind through inclusive and personalized total rewards.
    • We're committed to your success by developing you in your role and supporting your career growth
    • Compensation and financial well-being - Competitive base salary, excellent bonus program, 401k, & Employee ownership program.

Come work with us and join a winning team!
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Primary Location
US-CA-Modesto
Primary Work Location/Assignment
Onsite
Skanska Business Unit
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Employee Status
Full Time
Salary Low
USD $175,000.00/Yr.
Salary High
USD $230,000.00/Yr.