Deputy Program Manager - Aviation Market

Gresham Smith in; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for our Aviation market to drive successful project delivery with the Contractor and Design Team. The role involves substantial field presence, monitoring progress, spotting issues early and guiding resolutions with accountability for change management.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing contractor payments, ensuring safety, security, and quality plans, and leading the project team through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 15+ years of experience on complex construction projects; airport construction preferred.
• Licenses/certifications encouraged; may require OSHA or client-specific training post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful project delivery by Contractor and Design Team.
• Spend significant time in the field, monitoring progress and identifying issues early.
• Lead change management, including evaluation of contractor change proposals and approvals.
• Review and approve contractor payment applications.
• Coordinate project meetings with stakeholders and oversee safety, security, and quality plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Job description

Deputy Program Manager - Aviation Market

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: DEPUT004181

• Posted : September 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Gresham Smith | Ft. Lauderdale Office
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Description

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!

TheDeputy Program Managerreports 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.
• 15+ 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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