Program Manager overseeing contract obligations and managing all aspects of the Agency’s Enterprise Infrastructure program while collaborating closely with Government representatives.
About the role
- Construction Program Manager overseeing DASNY-administered projects in New York City. Manage cross-project delivery while leading and mentoring construction management teams.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple DASNY-administered construction projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
- Responsibility for cross-project consistency, reporting, and escalation.
- Work closely with the Vice President of Construction to align delivery, staffing, and client priorities with company objectives.
- Provide leadership and day-to-day direction to the construction management team, including CMs, PMs, Project Engineers, inspectors, and support staff.
- Support project delivery by ensuring alignment across scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Participate in design development, constructability reviews, phasing plans, cost estimating, and schedule coordination.
- Review and oversee project schedules, budgets, change orders, payment applications, and project documentation.
- Identify project risks and issues and lead mitigation efforts in coordination with the project team and senior leadership.
- Maintain an active presence in the field as required to support construction activities and resolve day-to-day issues.
- Coordinate closely with contractors to monitor progress, quality, and safety performance.
- Ensure construction activities comply with contract documents, DASNY standards, and applicable codes and regulations.
- Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges.
- Ensure consistent use of project management and reporting tools across all CM projects.
- Lead proactive management of claims, disputes, and change negotiations in coordination with DASNY and contractors.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for DASNY and owner representatives.
- Lead and participate in project meetings with DASNY, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain proactive communication to ensure transparency, alignment, and client satisfaction.
- Lead, support, and mentor construction management staff assigned to the program.
- Establish performance expectations and provide coaching, feedback, and professional development support.
- Provide guidance, technical support, and issue resolution to ensure effective project execution.
- Support procurement activities including contractor prequalification, bidding, evaluation, and award recommendations.
- Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, NYC DOB regulations, DASNY safety standards, and site-specific safety plans.
- Support quality control and quality assurance processes throughout all phases of construction.
- Uphold Willdan policies, ethical standards, and professional conduct expectations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (required).
- 5–8 years of progressive construction management experience, preferably within public-sector or institutional projects.
- Prior DASNY project experience preferred.
- Experience with DASNY CM-at-Risk, Design-Bid-Build, and/or Job Order Contracting (JOC) delivery models preferred.
- Working knowledge of MEP systems, HVAC upgrades, energy infrastructure, and building renovations.
- Experience leading and directing construction management teams.
- Familiarity with DASNY procedures, documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- OSHA Site Safety Training (required or ability to obtain).
Benefits
- EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
- Willdan participates in E-Verify
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