Construction Program Manager

LVI Associates; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates in New Orleans seeks a Construction Program Manager to lead large municipal water and wastewater capital programs in the Greater New Orleans area. You will oversee planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, and project closeout for critical infrastructure initiatives.

As a senior leader, you will manage multidisciplinary teams, maintain client relationships with municipal authorities, and provide executive-level updates, budgets, schedules, and risk plans to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater infrastructure projects or large public works.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and complex project delivery.
• Strong grasp of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water and wastewater capital programs from planning through closeout.
• Oversee multiple projects and coordinate managers, consultants, and construction teams.
• Serve as primary client contact with municipal authorities and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, and risk management plans.
• Provide executive-level reporting and updates to clients and senior leadership.
• Oversee procurement strategies, contracts, change management, and construction execution.
• Ensure safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster collaboration across engineering, construction, and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project controls

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Construction Program Manager

Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Programs | Greater New Orleans, LA

Relocation Assistance Available

Are you ready to lead major water and wastewater infrastructure programs that directly impact communities and support critical public utility systems?

A nationally recognized engineering and construction consulting organization is seeking a Construction Program Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale municipal water and wastewater capital improvement programs throughout the Greater New Orleans area. This is a senior leadership opportunity for professionals who excel at managing complex infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and serving as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients.

The successful candidate will oversee the planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, and execution of major infrastructure initiatives, including treatment plant upgrades, pump stations, lift stations, collection systems, force mains, and related utility improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of water and wastewater capital improvement programs from planning through construction and project closeout.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while overseeing project managers, consultants, contractors, and construction management teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, utility authorities, and key project stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain program budgets, schedules, forecasts, and risk management plans.
• Provide executive-level reporting and project updates to clients and senior leadership.
• Oversee procurement strategies, contract administration, change management, and construction execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster collaboration among engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance teams to achieve project objectives.
• Drive successful delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects while maintaining client satisfaction and project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects, capital improvement programs, or large public works projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and overseeing complex project delivery.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration, and construction management.
• Experience with wastewater treatment facilities, water treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, force mains, collection systems, and utility infrastructure.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with municipal clients and project partners.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead some of the most impactful water and wastewater infrastructure programs in the Gulf Coast region.
• Executive-level visibility and significant influence on major capital projects.
• Long-term project pipeline with strong growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation package and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Career advancement opportunities within a respected and growing organization.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.