Deputy Program Manager - Aviation Market

Gresham Smith; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry, Gresham Smith is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to oversee project execution and ensure effective delivery in a dynamic environment. The role demands strong leadership in change management processes and risk mitigation on large scale aviation projects. Applicants should possess a solid background in construction management with over 12 years of experience, particularly in airport construction, to drive project success.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in complex construction projects.
• Airport construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful delivery of projects by monitoring progress.
• Lead Change Management processes and evaluate contractor proposals.
• Review and approve contractor payment applications.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Deputy Program Manager - Aviation Market

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Our Aviation market creates airports that feel like destinations in and of themselves. From reducing curbside congestion and enhancing landside access, to improving the passenger experience and expanding airside amenities, our award-winning team of architects, interior designers, engineers and wayfinding experts have worked on more than one-third of the nation’s top 100 airports. The sky’s the limit with our Aviation group, and we invite you to join us!

The Deputy Program Manager reports to the Project Director and is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the project by both the Contractor and the Design Team. They spend significant time in the field, monitoring progress and proactively identifying potential issues before they affect the project’s budget or schedule. The Deputy Program Manager holds both the Contractor and Design Team accountable, assisting with and/or suggesting resolutions. They are also in charge of Change Management, overseeing and recommending approval for Construction Change Directives and Change Orders.

Additional tasks that the Deputy Program Manager will support, or lead include but are not limited to:

• Evaluating Project Progress and Ensuring Contractor is Staying within Scope, Budget, and Schedule.
• Lead the Change Management Process including Evaluation of Contractor Change Proposals.
• Review and Approval of Contractor Payment Applications.
• Implementation of Risk Identification and Mitigation Plans.
• Coordination of Project Meetings with Stakeholders.
• Review and Oversight of Contractor Safety Plan Compliance.
• Review and Oversight of Contractor Security Plan Compliance.
• Review and Oversight of Contractor Quality Plan Compliance.
• Leading Project Team in Corrective Action Plan Implementation (if necessary).
• Review of Project Controls and Reports to assist with Report Accuracy of Field Conditions.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field is preferred, but equivalent years of experience will be considered in place of the degree.
• 12+ years of experience in complex construction projects is recommended; Airport Construction experience is preferred.
• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, industry, and/or client-specific requirements.
  
  
  

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

Gresham Smith will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, contract recruiters, search firms, or employment agencies. An executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) is required prior to any payment obligation for either a referral or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously executed PSA, GRESHAM SMITH explicitly reserves the right to recruit and hire those candidate(s) at its discretion, and without any financial obligation whatsoever to the recruiter or agency. Any such unsolicited resume or candidate contact information, including those submitted directly to GRESHAM SMITH’S hiring managers or any other employee, shall become the property of GRESHAM SMITH upon receipt.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Design

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