Engineering Program Manager

Our client in the public infrastructure sector is seeking an Engineering Program Manager responsible for overseeing program-level planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery across large capital initiatives. They will be primary liaison across design, construction, and line departments to ensure alignment of engineering deliverables with approved budgets, schedules, and total project cost.

Duration: 1 yr

Location: Hybrid New York, NY

Clearance: Security background check

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end management of engineering projects across the full lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout)
• Coordinate program-level budgets, schedules, and deliverables across major capital projects and operating plans
• Act as the primary point of contact for Engineering from design through construction, ensuring alignment with approved scope, budget, and timelines
• Partner with engineering, construction, and line departments to develop work plans, define project scope, and assess feasibility and deliverability
• Establish project economics, timelines, and resource plans in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants (engineering, design, and professional services) to advance projects through design milestones
• Monitor project performance and proactively develop recovery plans to address risks, delays, or scope changes
• Lead risk identification, establish risk parameters, and implement mitigation and contingency strategies
• Facilitate and lead regular project meetings, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and timely decision-making
• Coordinate with internal departments to establish agreements, force accounts, and other project-related requirements
• Prepare and present project status reports, including risks, forecasts, and recommendations, to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Support capital planning efforts including prioritization, budgeting, and long-term program development
• Ensure adherence to project management standards, cost controls, scheduling practices, and compliance requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles delivering large-scale architectural/engineering and construction projects
• Demonstrated experience managing complex capital programs, including design and construction phases
• Strong expertise in project lifecycle management, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
• Proven experience in cost control, change management, and schedule management within large infrastructure projects
• Solid understanding of multidisciplinary engineering and construction principles
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders including internal teams, external consultants, regulatory agencies, and utilities
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team coordination capabilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
• Demonstrated ability in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution
• Knowledge of capital planning, procurement processes, and risk management frameworks
• Professional certifications such as P.Eng (PE), RA, PMP, or LEED