Design/Build Program Manager - SLSCO

SLSCO, LP 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 corrections, civic, and/or specialized institutional sectors. 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 civic, correctional, and/or specialized institutional projects.
• Excellent communication, management, and interpersonal skills.
• City, State, or Federal experience desired.
• 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, Procore).
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Physical Demands:

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

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

Job Type:

• Full-Time, exempt

Benefits:

• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location:

• In-person, New York, NY 10004

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.