Program Manager

About This Role

This Program Manager role involves overseeing multiple related civil/municipal engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, effective execution, and valuable delivery. The Program Manager will act as a senior leader, supporting staff and project managers in delivering high-quality products, managing client relationships, and engaging in business development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects within the program align with strategic priorities like profitability, revenue growth, and resource management
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for assigned projects with minimal supervision
• Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients to align on objectives and timelines
• Monitor project portfolio to ensure objectives are met and advise on anticipated delays
• Oversee project progress, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget, escalating risks when necessary
• Manage client relationships and ensure their good standing with the company
• Work with senior leadership to guide business development activities for growth targets
• Allocate resources effectively, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget, and communicate resource needs to leadership
• Review Site Plan and Subdivision applicants for Municipal Land Use Boards and attend relevant meetings
• Coordinate client needs and internal resources to ensure high-quality project delivery
• Apply technical skills (e.g., storm water, hydraulics, grading, land use planning) to manage projects and support staff
• Consider health, safety, and environmental requirements in civil designs
• Monitor project portfolio expenses to stay within allocated budget
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule and within scope/budget
• Regularly communicate project status, issues, risks, and changes to stakeholders and senior management

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in design, construction, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience managing and assisting in project management or client management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Surveying, Construction Management, or related disciplines
• 10+ years of experience in design, construction, or equivalent experience and 10+ years of experience managing and assisting in project management or client management

Nice to Have

• Advanced proficiency in scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking
• Proficiency in creating advanced Gantt charts, reporting dashboards, and resource management
• Knowledge of cost estimation techniques and software
• Entry level understanding KPIs for tracking project progress
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Familiarity with software for managing quality audits and compliance
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams for team communication and updates
• Experience with SharePoint Adobe or similar platforms to manage project documents, blueprints, and specifications
• Basic knowledge of contract law and understanding of contract management tools
• Knowledge of safety regulations as OSHA
• Ability to create proposals, technical reports, specifications, and other project documentation

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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