Deputy Program Manager
Job Description
Summary
Seeking an experienced Deputy Program Manager for Construction to support large-scale design-build projects. This role is responsible for overseeing program execution, coordinating construction activities, and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with overall program objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead program-level coordination of construction activities across multiple projects.
- Oversee implementation of program policies, procedures, and standards.
- Serve as primary liaison between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
- Manage contract scope, budget, staffing, and overall project performance.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams including project managers, inspectors, schedulers, estimators, and safety personnel.
- Coordinate closely with design, program controls, and stakeholder groups.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain project performance.
- Provide financial oversight including budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
- Maintain regular reporting and communicate project status to leadership.
- Mentor staff and promote accountability, collaboration, and high performance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 15+ years of construction experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex construction projects (high-rise preferred).
- Strong understanding of construction cost control, scheduling, estimating, procurement, and engineering principles.
- Ability to read and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, and schedules.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Preferred Experience
- Design-build project delivery experience.
- Experience working with public agencies or large, multi-stakeholder programs.
- Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships across teams and stakeholders.