Construction​/Commercial Program Manager

Construction/Commercial Program Manager

Reports to: President

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $-$ Annually DOE

Full Time

Location: Chesapeake, VA

This position acts as the owner’s representative with a builder’s mindset, overseeing projects from pre-development through construction completion. The Program Manager combines technical construction expertise with project management strategy to maximize value and sustainability. The Program Manager is responsible for the planning and on-site execution of projects from initiation through completion of construction by providing project leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met.

This role is responsible for site planning including site selection and acquisition, design, tendering of work packages and selecting and contracting with main contractors, project scoping and project planning, budgeting, resourcing, governance and regular communication to key stakeholders on project progress across multiple concurrent projects.

• Develop project business plan
• Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Engineer and Architect
• Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plan for project
• Lead coordination of subcontractors
• Set up bonding and/or Subguard, change order log, and cost tracking for the project.
• Set up project in E1 and Prolog (or similar) software
• Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization
• Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings
• Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades
• Assist in developing, planning, and updating of overall project schedule. Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings
• Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance.
• Conduct bi-weekly safety surveys with project superintendent
• Prioritize, review and expedite submittals
• Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements
• Understand quantity updating and work with Superintendents to maintain accurate labor forecasts
• Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders
• Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules on a monthly basis.
• Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget
• Prepare payment requests and monitor collections
• Meet with city and state agencies to review project and inspections
• Attend OAC progress meetings and create monthly status reports
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI’s)
• Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting).
• Project Leadership:
  Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals
• Cross Functional Coordination:
  Manage relationships between design, construction, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless handoffs and quality outcomes
• Risk & Cost Management:
  Anticipate and mitigate risks, identify cost savings early, and avoid rework
• Quality & Standards:
  Embed consistent standards and best practices to enhance efficiency and quality
• Sustainability Integration:
  Incorporate sustainability goals into every stage of the project lifecycle
• Business Development:
  Develop and execute strategies to secure new and existing client opportunities
• Develop and implement strategies to expand business with existing and new clients.
• Program Leadership & Strategy:
  Act as the delegated representative at site level, leading the delivery of the construction programme and ensuring alignment with project objectives
• Stakeholder Liaison:
  Maintain harmonious working relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and other participating organizations
• Progress Monitoring:
  Regularly review…