Construction Program Manager

Motive Workforce; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking a Program Manager to lead large-scale public-sector capital improvement programs in the Dallas area. You will serve as the primary liaison among municipal leadership, design and construction teams, and community stakeholders, ensuring alignment with budgets and public-sector goals.

The ideal candidate brings strong municipal government experience, procurement governance, and the ability to navigate political environments while delivering complex infrastructure

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale public-sector capital improvement programs.
• Strong background in municipal government operations and bond-funded capital programs.
• Experience with complex public-sector procurement and governance.
• Excellent executive presence and political awareness.
• Ability to engage with senior government officials and community leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multi-project municipal capital improvement programs from planning through occupancy.
• Provide Owner's Representative services for complex public-sector infrastructure and facilities.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction, and project closeout across multiple projects.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, quality, and regulatory compliance; mitigate risks.

Job description

Program Manager | Public-Sector Capital Improvement Programs

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Compensation: $175,000+ annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time | Contingent Upon Contract Award

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Program Manager with extensive experience leading large-scale public-sector capital improvement programs, particularly those involving cultural and performing arts facilities, public safety facilities, and major municipal infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in municipal government operations, bond-funded capital programs, complex public-sector procurement, program governance, financial oversight, and community engagement.

This individual will serve as a strategic advisor and primary liaison between municipal leadership, elected officials, government agencies, design and construction teams, and community stakeholders.

Success in this role requires more than technical construction expertise. The selected professional must demonstrate exceptional executive presence, political awareness, sound judgment, and the ability to build credibility with senior government officials and community leaders.

The Program Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and execution of complex capital improvement initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with approved budgets, schedules, regulatory requirements, and public-sector objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Improvement Program Management

• Lead and oversee large-scale, multi-project municipal capital improvement programs from initial planning through design, procurement, construction, closeout, and occupancy.
• Provide comprehensive program management and Owner's Representative services for complex public-sector infrastructure and facility developments.
• Manage programs involving public safety facilities, performing arts and cultural centers, municipal buildings, and other community-serving infrastructure.
• Develop program implementation strategies, establish priorities, and coordinate multiple concurrent projects to achieve established objectives.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams of architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, and agency representatives.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks affecting program budgets, schedules, quality, compliance, and stakeholder expectations.

Municipal Government Relations & Community Engagement

• Serve as a senior-level liaison with municipal leadership, elected officials, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver program updates, financial reports, schedules, and recommendations to city and county leadership, governing bodies, and executive stakeholders.
• Navigate complex government decision-making processes, approval structures, and competing stakeholder priorities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with municipal departments, regulatory agencies, community representatives, and project partners.
• Facilitate public meetings, community engagement initiatives, and stakeholder presentations related to high-visibility capital projects.
• Demonstrate diplomacy, professionalism, and political awareness when representing programs before elected officials and public audiences.

Bond-Funded Programs & Financial Oversight

• Oversee financial planning and execution of large-scale, bond-funded capital improvement programs.
• Develop and manage comprehensive program budgets, cost estimates, multi-year funding profiles, cash-flow projections, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor expenditures, commitments, contingencies, and overall program financial performance.
• Coordinate financial reporting and accountability requirements associated with municipal funding and public bond programs.
• Establish and maintain project controls to monitor cost, schedule, scope, and performance across multiple projects.
• Identify potential budget risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain financial and program objectives.
• Prepare executive-level financial and performance reports for government stakeholders.

Public-Sector Procurement, Governance & Compliance

• Manage and coordinate procurement activities in accordance with municipal policies, public-sector purchasing requirements, and established program procedures.
• Support consultant and contractor selection processes, including RFQs, RFPs, evaluations, contract negotiations, and procurement recommendations.
• Ensure transparency, documentation, accountability, and compliance throughout procurement and contract administration.
• Coordinate with government agencies and legal, financial, and procurement stakeholders to support appropriate approvals and governance requirements.
• Establish program reporting structures, performance measures, and oversight procedures.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, contractual, quality, and public-sector compliance requirements.

Design, Construction & Program Execution

• Provide oversight of architectural, engineering, and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with design professionals, construction managers, general contractors, and specialty consultants to maintain program alignment.
• Review design progress, project schedules, cost estimates, construction milestones, and change orders.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality standards, and project delivery expectations.
• Resolve complex program issues involving multiple agencies, technical disciplines, and stakeholder groups.
• Oversee project closeout, commissioning, occupancy coordination, and post-construction activities.