Program Management Services For Lancaster ISD Bond

The Lancaster Independent School District is seeking a program management firm to provide comprehensive management, coordination, and oversight services for the District's voter-approved bond program. The selected firm will support the successful delivery of multiple capital improvement projects from planning through closeout. The scope of work includes program planning and management, budget and financial management, project coordination and oversight, procurement support, construction phase support, reporting and communication, and project closeout. The firm will also be responsible for acting as an extension of District staff while maintaining independent contractor status, maintaining transparency, accountability, and compliance with all applicable laws and District policies, and utilizing industry-standard project management and reporting tools. • Key aspects of the job include: • Developing and maintaining a comprehensive bond program master schedule • Establishing overall program controls for scope, schedule, and budget • Assisting District leadership in strategic planning and implementation of bond projects • Identifying risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies • Tracking and monitoring all bond program expenditures and commitments • Providing monthly cost reporting and forecasting • Coordinating activities among architects, engineers, CMARs, contractors, and District staff • Ensuring alignment and consistency across all bond-funded projects • Facilitating project meetings and maintaining accurate documentation • Monitoring project progress and compliance with District requirements • Providing recommendations to District leadership regarding project performance • Preparing monthly bond program status reports • Developing dashboard reporting for schedule, budget, and project status • Supporting presentations to the Superintendent, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders • Maintaining clear and consistent communication with all project participants • Supporting final inspections and punch list completion • Verifying project documentation and closeout requirements • Assisting with warranty tracking and final reporting • Ensuring proper turnover of all project records to the District