Construction​/Commercial Program Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

IMIA, LLC is the only national marine surface preparation painting contractor servicing every U.S. port with a mobile full‑time workforce that ensures a quality product is delivered on time, every time. The company has the equipment, seasoned deckplate supervision and mechanics, as well as rigorous corporate safety and quality programs and financial strength to support our customers’ preservation needs in a truly superior and comprehensive fashion.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• LTD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Employees and their household members are also eligible to participate in the company's Employee Assistance Program.

Per Diem or Dislocation Allowance may be provided to eligible employees to reimburse some or all of the cost an employee might be reasonably expected to incur for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses while traveling out of town for work.

IMIA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex, disability status, marital status, status as a covered veteran, genetics, or any other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Title: Construction/Commercial Program Manager

Reports To: President

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $-$ Annually DOE

FT / PT Status: 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 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…