Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 per year
Job Details
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Job Responsibilities
Program Management:
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Own program P&L with explicit margin accountability — accountable for financial outcomes across assigned programs, not oversight only.
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Design, build, and restructure the program team as needed to meet operational demands; evaluate team structure, right-sizing, and capability gaps.
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Develop and maintain C-suite-level client relationships, representing us at the highest levels of client organizations.
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Contribute to our strategic pipeline decisions — provide input on which programs and clients we pursues, based on operational capacity, margin potential, and strategic fit.
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Take direct control of programs in serious jeopardy — financial, schedule, or client-relationship crises — and drive them back to stable operation.
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Refine and improve operational procedures across programs; establish program-wide standards for schedule, financial reporting, procurement, and stakeholder communication.
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Present and defend Business Case Reviews to Executive Leadership.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a team of program Managers; accountable for their performance, retention, and professional development.
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Champion leadership development within the program; support the progression of Managers, Senior PMs, and high-potential PMs.
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Champion safety and quality culture across the program.
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Ensure consistent execution of our standards and best practices across all assigned programs.
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Represent assigned programs in senior enterprise forums; translate cross-program lessons learned into organizational practices and continuous improvement of our program management systems.
Field Management:
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Represent us at senior client-facing milestones and executive-level client events.
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Serve as the senior point of contact for C-suite-level client executives.
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Take direct field-level control of programs in crisis when senior intervention is required.
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Serve as the final escalation point for major disputes, claims, and client issues across assigned programs.
Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
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10+ years of relevant experience, including demonstrated accountability for one or more programs totaling more than $100M in actively managed contract revenue.
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Demonstrated C-suite-level client relationships — not just PM or executive-level contacts.
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Proven ability to build, restructure, and right-size a program team.
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Demonstrated ability to take direct control of a program in serious jeopardy (financial, schedule, or client-relationship crisis) and return it to stable operation.
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Proven track record of presenting and defending Business Case Reviews with Executive Leadership.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information for Executive Leadership and C-suite audiences.
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Strong financial acumen; ability to make sound P&L decisions with explicit margin accountability.
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Advanced proficiency in scheduling; ability to set program-wide scheduling standards and direct scheduling work across multiple platforms (MS Project, Primavera P6, and Smartsheet).
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for program-level financial and operational analysis.
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Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam.
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Expert negotiator with a fair and ethical mindset; ability to lead contract strategy, claims, and dispute resolution.
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Strategic and operational leadership capacity; ability to position us for long-term success within the programs you lead.
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Ability to travel up to 25% depending on program phase and intervention needs.
Preferred
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Master’s degree in a relevant field (MBA, Data Analytics, Construction Management, or similar).
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Relevant professional certification (PMP, ASHE CHC, LEED AP, or similar).
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Demonstrated capacity to set analytical and data requirements for the program team; ability to evaluate whether the right analysis is being performed, not only whether the output is correct.
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Demonstrated ability to set organizational standards for cost modeling and financial analysis; fluency reviewing complex financial models at an executive level.
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Ability to interpret CAD, Revit, or SolidWorks models sufficient to contribute to design strategy discussions.
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Working understanding of Python, SQL, and data modeling tools sufficient to evaluate and sponsor their application within program workflows.
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Working knowledge of AI/ML, statistical modeling, and data engineering concepts sufficient to set organizational adoption strategy and direct team investment.
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Demonstrated ability to champion adoption of AI tools such as Claude.ai, Claude Code, Lovable, or Replit across program teams; proven track record establishing organization-wide AI adoption standards and performance benchmarks.
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Ability to establish program-wide KPI frameworks and dashboard standards (Power BI, Tableau, Smartsheet dashboards).
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Experience directing ERP reporting and data strategy (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or comparable) across assigned programs.
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Demonstrated senior-level leadership experience in estimating, cost analysis, or data analytics within construction, manufacturing, or related industries.
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Experience operating within modular construction or design-build environments.
A bit about us:
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We are a fast-growing organization focused on transforming how complex projects are planned, priced, and executed across the built environment. By combining operational excellence, technology, and cross-functional collaboration, we deliver high-impact solutions at scale. Our teams work on large, high-visibility programs where innovation, strategic thinking, and execution matter.
Why join us?
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This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible, growth-oriented role where you’ll gain exposure to the full project lifecycle while working alongside experienced project and program leaders. You’ll have the chance to take ownership of key project coordination efforts, contribute to financial and operational decision-making, and play a meaningful role in keeping complex projects moving forward.
The role offers a blend of office-based coordination and field exposure, giving you hands-on experience across scheduling, cost tracking, vendor coordination, change management, and client communication. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their career into Project Management, strengthen leadership capabilities, and gain experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where process improvement and professional growth are encouraged.
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