Program Manager - Federal Sector

Procon-Consulting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Procon seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead and integrate multiple concurrent projects within a large, complex program in the Las Vegas, NV area. This role coordinates people, processes, systems, and disciplines to align scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, and commissioning across the program.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 15+ years in program management and 7+ years managing complex capital programs, plus a proven track record coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 15+ years in program or project management.
• 7+ years in managing complex capital/infrastructure programs.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of design, construction, cost management, scheduling, commissioning, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications (PMP, PgMP, CCM, PE, RA, DBIA) preferred.
• Experience managing programs exceeding $500 million in value preferred.
• Familiar with federal programs, governance processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution and management of a major capital program.
• Direct integrated teams supporting planning, design, construction, quality, security, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain program management plans, governance processes, and decision frameworks.
• Manage and monitor program risk, budget, schedule, quality, and overall performance.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent design and construction projects and activities.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, coordination meetings, and executive-level reporting.
• Develop clear, decision-ready recommendations for program and client leadership.
• Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and corrective action efforts.
• Monitor staffing, workload, and resource requirements across the program.
• Ensure independent review and validation of contractor-reported progress and performance.
• Maintain accurate program records, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Integrate commissioning, occupancy, operational readiness, turnover, and closeout activities throughout the program lifecycle.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Multidisciplinary teams

Design & construction knowledge

Cost management & scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Security clearance ability

NACI/Top Secret eligibility

Large program experience >$500M

Federal program governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

PMP, PgMP, CCM, PE, RA, DBIA, or equivalent certification preferred

Job description

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead and integrate multiple concurrent projects within a large, complex program. This role coordinates people, processes, systems, and technical disciplines while maintaining alignment across scope, budget, schedule, risk, quality, security, commissioning, digital delivery, and closeout in the Las Vegas, NV area.

The Program Manager serves as the primary coordination point among stakeholders, consultants, contractors, technical teams, and program leadership to support effective decision-making and successful program delivery.This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in program or project management.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing complex capital or infrastructure programs.

• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong knowledge of design, construction, cost management, scheduling, commissioning, and risk management.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a NACI/Top Secret security clearance to satisfy project-specific site access and badging requirements.

• Master’s degree preferred.

• PMP, PgMP, CCM, PE, RA, DBIA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

• Experience managing programs exceeding $500 million in value preferred.

• Familiar with federal programs, requirements, and governance processes preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the day-to-day execution and management of a major capital program.

• Direct integrated teams supporting planning, design, construction, quality, security, commissioning, and closeout.

• Develop and maintain program management plans, governance processes, procedures, and decision-making frameworks.

• Manage and monitor program risk, budget, schedule, quality, and overall performance.

• Coordinate multiple concurrent design and construction projects and activities.

• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, coordination meetings, and executive-level reporting.

• Develop clear, decision-ready recommendations for program and client leadership.

• Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and corrective action efforts.

• Monitor staffing, workload, and resource requirements across the program.

• Ensure independent review and validation of contractor-reported progress and performance.

• Maintain accurate program records, documentation, dashboards, and reporting systems.

• Integrate commissioning, occupancy, operational readiness, turnover, and closeout activities throughout the program lifecycle.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.

• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.

• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.

• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.

• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction‑site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.

• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.