Construction Program Management Manager

Calder News LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Calder News LLC is seeking a Program Manager to oversee a major Grand Rapids project, providing technical leadership and strategic direction across cross-functional teams. You will champion ethical and safe practices, drive innovative PM approaches, and identify high-risk areas to positively influence outcomes.

You will contribute to global learning and talent development, assess long-term trends, plan workforce needs, and ensure financial success of the program while traveling to project sites

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 8+ years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency.
• 10+ years of experience in project management, program management and/or construction management (preferred).
• Experience with large-scale manufacturing, technology, or corporate sector clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program-related activities for smaller programs or a defined part of a larger program.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery.
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices.
• Support innovation in program management approaches and methodology.
• Identify high-risk areas and take actions to positively impact outcomes.
• Contribute to global learning and people development strategy for program management.
• Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise; propose skill development and workforce planning.
• Support attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise.
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of the Program Management agreement.

Skills

Strong communication

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Overview

As Program Manager for a major Grand Rapids project, you will oversee program activities within a larger program, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. You will champion ethical and safe practices, drive innovative program management approaches, and identify high-risk areas to positively influence outcomes. You'll contribute to global learning and talent development, assess long-term trends, and plan workforce needs while ensuring financial success of the program. You travel to project sites and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful infrastructure solutions.

Compensation / Benefits

• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• paid time off
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

Responsibilities

• Oversee program-related activities for smaller programs or a defined part of a larger program
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for program delivery
• Advocate for ethical and safe working practices
• Support innovation in program management approaches and methodology
• Identify high-risk areas and take actions to positively impact outcomes
• Contribute to global learning and people development strategy for program management
• Assess long-term and disruptive trends in their area of expertise; propose skill development and workforce planning
• Support attraction and retention of talent across area of expertise
• Accountable for overall financial success and delivery of the Program Management agreement

Key requirements

• BA/BS + 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency
• 10+ years of experience in project management, program management and/or construction management (preferred)
• Experience with large, advanced manufacturing, technology and/or corporate sector clients
• Ability to travel to project sites in Northeast Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and Southwest Michigan
• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• strong communication
• team leadership
• collaboration
• program management
• risk management
• financial management