Senior Program Manager - Transportation Infrastructure

Under the direction of the VP - Chief Infrastructure Office, the Senior Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of a multimillion-dollar infrastructure program. This role provides management and technical direction to construction and capital programs staff, program management consultants, professional services consultants, and general contractors. The Senior Program Manager ensures the efficient and effective delivery of high-profile projects, managing project schedules, risks, delivery, and budgets.

Essential Functions:

• Provide complex management, strategic thinking, and policy support to the VP.
• Manage and coordinate planning, environmental reviews, development, design, and construction phases of the program.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the program, engaging with key stakeholders, elected officials, and the public. Make presentations to the board of directors, foster interagency coordination, and collaborate with funding partners.
• Oversee program staff and management consultants in delivering all program elements.
• Identify project requirements, develop planning scopes of work, and supervise projects through development phases, ensuring effective communication and integration among team members.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and System Development staff to ensure compliance with permitting and grant agency requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement staff to procure engineering and consulting services in accordance with relevant guidelines. Negotiate schedules, scopes, and fees for contracts.
• Supervise and monitor the work of engineering consultants, maintaining project correspondence, records, and budgets. Prepare reports and presentations on project status, schedules, budgets, and issues, recommending solutions as needed.
• Ensure timely reviews of plans, documents, and estimates; communicate review comments to consultants; and ensure prompt responses and actions on documents.
• Communicate and coordinate with colleagues to ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop strategies to secure necessary funding.
• Maintain a reporting system for projects, including early identification and reporting of deviations from plans.
• Support long-range transportation planning and identify strategic goals, objectives, and milestones for the program, actively monitoring and ensuring achievement of key milestones.
• Ensure program staff and consultants meet performance targets and track milestones and goals.
• Establish and maintain electronic document control systems and network filing structures.
• Conduct internal audits to review the accuracy, quality, and completeness of records and documents.
• Prepare and assist in preparing presentations and reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the United States, with the ability to attain PE certification in the relevant state within the first six months of employment.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering and construction projects, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with projects having total costs ranging from $10M to $100M.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the transportation industry.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as Design-build or Construction Manager At Risk.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate leadership qualities, including engagement, communication, empathy, critical thinking, teamwork, strategic thinking, customer focus, innovation, and accountability.
• Knowledge of project planning, development, design, engineering, and construction management methods, including familiarity with relevant construction codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with computer-based programs such as CADD/AutoCAD, GIS systems, QA/QC systems, scheduling, budgeting, and project management software.
• Strong project planning and management skills, including critical path analysis and scheduling.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of the organization, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic-thinking skills, with the ability to create and implement complex plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced functions in Excel, Word, and SharePoint.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position requires office work with collaboration and interaction with customers. Physical demands may include keyboarding, repetitive motion, and prolonged sitting.