Job Description

Job-37635
Position Title: Program Manager, Maintenance & Operations (M&O)
Location: Los Angeles, California
Work Type: Full-time, On-Site (No Hybrid/Remote Option)
Compensation: $185,000 per year + comprehensive benefits
Submission Deadline: January 27, 2026

About the Opportunity:

Our client is a construction management firm supporting a large institutional facilities modernization program in Los Angeles. They are seeking a Program Manager, M&O to lead the planning, funding, and delivery of multiple capital programs, ensuring scope, budget, schedules, and compliance are aligned across a portfolio of projects.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role within a regulated, public-sector capital environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of program planning, development, and execution
• Oversee scope, schedules, budgets, funding, grants, and project prioritization
• Supervise project planners in developing scope, schedules, and budgets
• Develop funding strategies including grants, state matching funds, and partnerships
• Perform value engineering to mitigate cost overruns
• Prepare executive reports on program status, risks, and performance
• Manage financial close-out and funding compliance for completed projects
• Serve as liaison for closed projects under audit or litigation
• Recommend program improvements, policies, and reporting processes
• Resolve complex technical and coordination issues
• Support development of construction program policies and standards
• Participate in community and stakeholder meetings
• Support change order negotiations and contract review

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

(Applicants must meet ALL of the following)

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate every requirement below will not be considered.

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing capital programs and projects, including:
• Scope development
• Planning and design
• Budget and funding allocation
• Project close-out
• Minimum 4 years managing programs within a public or educational agency
• Bachelor’s degree (Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related)
  (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to work on-site full time in Los Angeles

Preferred Qualifications (Not mandatory)

• Experience managing multiple public-sector or education programs concurrently
• California Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, CCM, or LEED credentials

Required Skills:

• Strong program leadership and coordination skills
• Ability to manage funding, budgets, and multi-project portfolios
• Experience preparing executive-level reports
• Strong public-sector compliance and documentation discipline
• Excellent stakeholder and community communication skills

Application Process:

To be considered, please submit a detailed resume including:

• Full employment history
• List of programs or projects managed, including values, locations, roles, and contributions
• Educational background
• Professional licenses and certifications
• Any awards or professional recognitions