Program Manager – Construction Management

ARELI; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ARELI is seeking a hands-on Program Manager to lead complex construction programs across the United States and overseas from our Troy, MI office. The role oversees dispersed teams and subcontractors, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive PM experience, strong field operations knowledge, and familiarity with federal contracting. Domestic and international travel is required. This position is full-time and exempt.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive construction project or program management experience.
• Experience with federal contracting and task-order delivery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closeout for multiple domestic and international construction projects.
• Direct field teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, risk registers, performance metrics, project controls, and required reports.
• Manage federal task-order programs and ensure FAR/DFARS, contract, change, documentation, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate with contracting officers, CORs, agency representatives, internal leaders, and partners.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor performance while driving operational improvement.
• Mentor project and field leaders and support recruiting and onboarding as needed.
• Enforce U.S. and host-nation safety requirements, including OSHA and USACE standards; maintain site safety plans, inspections, training, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Skills

Field leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder communication

Safety compliance

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Job description

Program Manager – Construction Management

Location: Troy, MI (preferred) — Remote candidates considered
Travel: Required (domestic and international)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

About the Role

We are seeking a hands‑on Program Manager to lead complex construction projects across the United States and overseas. The role oversees dispersed teams and subcontractors while ensuring federal contract compliance, safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closeout for multiple domestic and international construction projects.
• Direct field teams and subcontractors to deliver safe, high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, risk registers, performance metrics, project controls, and required reports.
• Manage federal task-order programs and ensure FAR/DFARS, contract, change, documentation, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate with contracting officers, CORs, agency representatives, internal leaders, and partners.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor performance while driving operational improvement.
• Mentor project and field leaders and support recruiting and onboarding as needed.
• Enforce U.S. and host‑nation safety requirements, including OSHA and USACE standards; maintain site safety plans, inspections, training, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive construction project or program management experience, including field leadership.
• Hands‑on knowledge of field operations, sequencing, safety, subcontractor management, and site problem‑solving.
• Working knowledge of federal contracting and task‑order delivery.
• Experience managing concurrent projects across multiple locations.
• Ability to travel regularly within the United States and internationally.
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DoD, USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, or other federal agencies.
• PMP, CCM, PE, or a similar professional certification.
• Overseas or contingency construction experience.
• Familiarity with design‑build, IDIQ, MATOC, or similar federal contract structures.

Areli is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.