JAMATKHANA CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM MANAGER

COUNCIL FOR USA

Location: Houston, Texas

OPPORTUNITY PROFILE:

The Jamatkhana Construction Program Manager (CPM) is responsible for the end-to-end delivery and oversight of the National Council’s Jamatkhana capital program, from needs assessment and project definition through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and post-occupancy close-out.

The CPM manages delivery to ensure that all Jamatkhana development projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with institutional guidelines, community needs, and approved budgets and schedules. This role requires direct management of project delivery and close engagement with architects, engineers, contractors, and institutional leadership to deliver high-quality Jamatkhana facilities. Performance will be assessed against approved budgets and schedules, change-order percentage, safety performance, quality performance and deficiency resolution, energy and water targets, timely close-out, and stakeholder and Operations acceptance.

The CPM will report to the National Council Member for the Property Matters Portfolio and the National Council Executive Officer. The CPM will also work closely with the following:

• Architects and engineering consultants
• General contractors and subcontractors
• Jamatkhana Operations and Facilities teams
• Finance, Procurement, and Risk Management team members
• Institutional leadership and relevant boards

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Project Planning and Development

• Develop and manage overall project plans, including scope, schedule, milestones, and deliverables; maintain the national capital-project pipeline, recommend project priorities, consolidate schedules and budgets, forecast annual capital requirements, and provide portfolio-level reporting.
• Manage the design program through defined stages, lead design reviews, control scope creep, undertake constructability and value-engineering reviews, ensure interdisciplinary coordination and compliance with institutional standards and Jamatkhana requirements, and obtain formal stakeholder sign-offs.
• Lead preparation of feasibility studies, cost estimates, and project proposals for leadership review.

B. Construction Management

• Manage day-to-day construction delivery as the owner’s representative, holding contractors and consultants accountable for adherence to approved drawings, specifications, schedules, and safety protocols.
• Conduct regular site visits, assess delivery performance, document progress, risks, and deficiencies, and require corrective actions where needed.
• Drive timely resolution of construction issues and manage follow-through by contractors and consultants.
• Manage quality control oversight and require verification that workmanship meets approved standards and deficiencies are resolved.

C. Budget and Financial Oversight

• Lead preparation and management of project budgets.
• Manage expenditure tracking, change-order review, and financial risks, ensuring transparency, accountability, and required approvals.
• Identify and implement approved cost efficiencies without compromising safety or quality.
• Manage procurement in accordance with approved institutional processes.

D. Regulatory and Compliance Management

• Manage the process for securing all required permits, inspections, and approvals in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure project compliance with building codes, zoning requirements, environmental standards, and safety regulations through appointed consultants and contractors.
• Manage resolution of compliance and risk issues with legal, compliance, and risk management teams as needed.

E. Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

• Serve as the primary owner’s representative and point of accountability for project-related communication with institutional leadership, consultants, and contractors.
• Provide timely and accurate updates on project delivery, budget and schedule performance, risks, corrective actions, and decisions required.
• Coordinate with Operations, IT, AV, Security, and other functional requirements to ensure complete and operationally ready project delivery.

F. Risk Identification and Mitigation

• Maintain and actively manage a project risk register, identifying potential schedule, cost, and design risks and assigning actions and owners.
• Implement mitigation strategies, track their effectiveness, and escalate critical issues promptly.
• Ensure contingency planning is incorporated into project execution and manage implementation when required.

G. Commissioning and Handover

• Manage testing, commissioning, and final inspections of all building systems and verify readiness for occupancy.
• Ensure complete and timely delivery of all required documentation, including as-built drawings, warranties, and operations and maintenance manuals.
• Manage training for operations teams and the transition to occupancy, obtaining documented stakeholder and Operations acceptance.
• Lead post-construction and post-occupancy reviews, resolve outstanding deficiencies, complete project close-out, and capture lessons learned.

H. Sustainability and Climate Initiatives

• Integrate sustainability principles into all phases of project planning, design, and construction.
• Manage delivery against institutional sustainability goals and approved targets for energy use, water consumption, and carbon footprint.
• Evaluate and manage implementation of approved renewable energy systems, such as solar PV, high-efficiency HVAC, LED lighting, and all-electric building strategies.
• Ensure environmentally responsible material selection, including low-embodied-carbon products where feasible.
• Require and monitor waste-reduction practices during construction, including recycling and responsible disposal.
• Manage project-related greenhouse gas impact and emissions-reduction reporting with sustainability teams to ensure accuracy.
• Embed operational practices that support long-term environmental stewardship within the Jamatkhana.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Master’s degree, such as an MBA or an MS in Construction Management or Engineering, is an asset.
• Professional certifications preferred but not required, such as:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

B. Experience and Skills

• Experience in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field, including experience managing project delivery as an owner’s representative or in a comparable role.
• Strong understanding of building systems, project scheduling, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects from definition through delivery and close-out.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to hold project teams accountable for delivery.
• Familiarity with Jamatkhana functional requirements and institutional processes is an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel across the USA for site visits, meetings, and project-related responsibilities, as required.