Hybrid Construction Program Manager

at Willdan

• Job title: Construction Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $140,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

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