Deputy Program Manager - Aviation Market

Gresham Smith; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham Smith is seeking a Deputy Program Manager for the Aviation market in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This hybrid role involves in-field oversight, leading change management and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with accountability for both Contractor and Design Team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in construction management or related field and 15+ years in complex projects (airport experience preferred). OSHA/client training may be required post-hire.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in complex construction projects (Airport construction preferred).
• Licenses/registrations/certifications encouraged; post-hire training may be required by OSHA or clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor progress in the field and identify issues before they affect budget or schedule.
• Lead change management including evaluation of contractor change proposals and changes orders.
• Review contractor payment applications and ensure scope, budget and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate project meetings with stakeholders and oversee safety, security, and quality plans.
• Support corrective action plans and provide project controls and reporting oversight.

Skills

Change management

Budget monitoring

Field oversight

Stakeholder coordination

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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