Program Manager, Design Build

SLSCO is seeking a New York City-based Design/Build Program Manager. The Design/Build Program Manager will be an experienced and detail-oriented individual who will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex and unique projects within an overall D/B Program. This individual will report directly to Program/Project Executives and work on a daily basis in tandem with Construction Management personnel. The role requires a strategic thinker with robust D/B experience, financial acumen, leadership skills, and a proven track record in managing large projects, ideally in the housing sector. This individual will lead and manage a team of D/B professionals internally and work with clients, stakeholders, and relevant outside parties to ensure completion and delivery within scope, on schedule, and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to ensure effective operations for D/B construction assignments.
• Work directly with program/project executives and the construction management team to achieve comprehensive program/project execution, compliance, and completion.
• Lead D/B team members and specific division lines in the achievement of specific and relevant tasks, goals, and objectives.
• Define specific D/B program/project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with client, stakeholders, and D/B team.
• Develop comprehensive plans for execution in collaboration with D/B team to include scope, schedules, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and conduit for D/B team and stakeholders/relevant parties in concert with program/project executives and the construction management team.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and presentations, ensuring clear communication and alignment on program/project goals and progress.
• Collaborate with construction management team, architects, engineers, and administration staff to ensure alignment with program/project objectives.
• Monitor and manage project risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Work with financial controller to ensure financial accountability by monitoring project performance, including budget tracking, cost control, forecasting, payables, receivables, and invoicing.
• Monitoring the execution of all program/project phases, ensuring adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Communicate goals, status, risks, and impact of the D/B team’s work to relevant stakeholders and to the larger organization.
• Prepare and present regular operational, administrative, and financial reports to program/project executives.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive documentation, including contracts, reports, and correspondence.
• Requires flexibility for work from multiple office locations, as well as evening and weekend work.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Eight (8) years of responsible experience in project and program management, execution, and implementation.
• Experience with Design/Build projects, with concentration in housing projects.
• Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills.
• City, State, or Federal experience required.
• SharePoint administration and file management experience.
• PMP or similar certification and active DBIA involvement highly desired.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, financial regulations, M/WBE compliance, and document control practices.
• Proficiency in project management, financial management software, and document control tools (e.g. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Primavera, eBuilder, Procore).
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

**Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.