Senior Program Manager

CSA Group, Architects and Engineers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CSA Group, Architects and Engineers in New York is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary transportation design projects from concept to delivery. You will oversee design teams, coordinate with engineers and stakeholders, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure QA/QC across all phases.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least ten years of experience directing complex aviation, rail and transportation facilities, with NY or NJ licensure.

Qualifications

• The Senior Program Manager must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least ten years of progressively responsible multidisciplinary leadership.
• Licensed to practice Engineering in NY, NJ, or both.
• Experience managing full-service, multi-disciplined design teams for aviation, rail and transportation facilities.
• Proficiency with aviation security projects and Port Authority delivery processes.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and FAA regulations and demonstrated leadership with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design team productivity and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage consultant design services and internal audits of consultant work.
• Lead design progress meetings, track action items, and coordinate with project engineers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design work to prevent conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions.
• Finalize and issue bid documents, complete QA/QC, and secure required approvals and permits.
• Provide responsive design support during construction, including meetings, site visits, RFIs, submittals, and PACCs.
• Support preparation of technical materials for Design-Build solicitation documents and Basis of Design.
• Oversee technical design teamwork, including expedited reviews of submissions, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Coordinate technical design workflows to ensure timely processing of submittals and RFIs for assigned project areas.
• Develop and finalize project scope, schedule, and design-services budget; lead technical project delivery to meet approved parameters.
• Ensure technical delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Team coordination

Risk mgmt

Communication

Data analytics

AI ethics

Negotiation

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Primavera P6

SAP

SharePoint

eBuilder

WinTrak

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office

PDPS

Job description

CSA provides the ideal place for you to develop or start your career in a fast-paced, diverse environment. At CSA Group, one of our guiding principles is to treat people with respect, and we appreciate diversity in their backgrounds, experiences and opinions.

Our Success

For more than 65 years, CSA Group has contributed to developing stronger, more resilient facility and infrastructure solutions. Our experience brings plenty of opportunities for you to expand your skill set, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

Social Commitments

One of CSA Group’s most important Guiding Principles is our commitment to contribute to the industries we serve and the communities we live in. This translates into active involvement in a variety of activities and organizations, which provide many opportunities for education and growth for our employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain design team productivity and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage consultant design services and internal audits of consultant work.
• Lead design progress meetings, track action items, and coordinate with project engineers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design work to prevent conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions.
• Support oversight of large multi-disciplinary design efforts as needed.
• Finalize and issue bid documents, complete QA/QC, and secure required approvals and permits.
• Provide responsive design support during construction, including meetings, site visits, RFIs, submittals, and PACCs.
• Support preparation of technical materials for Design-Build solicitation documents and Basis of Design.
• Oversee technical design teamwork, including expedited reviews of submissions, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Coordinate technical design workflows to ensure timely processing of submittals and RFIs for assigned project areas.
• Develop and finalize project scope, schedule, and design-services budget; lead technical project delivery to meet approved parameters.
• Ensure technical delivery aligns with scope, schedule, and budget.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience:

The Senior Program Manager shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively more responsible positions managing a multidisciplinary team in delivering the design of transportation projects, including experience as a Lead Engineer and must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice Engineering in New York, New Jersey or both.
• Experience managing a full-service, multi-disciplined technical project team engaged in all phases of engineering design for aviation, rail and other transportation facilities.
• Experience with aviation security projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Engineering’s delivery process including design and construction management, construction cost estimating, and project budgeting and scheduling processes.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and laws governing design in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey region, including FAA regulations
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing a diverse workforce with varying work backgrounds, expertise, and levels.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing project plans, setting priorities, coordinating activities, handling multiple tasks simultaneously, and delegating tasks and responsibilities that are multi-faceted and complex.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, PDPS, Primavera P6, SharePoint, eBuilder, SAP, WinTrak, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam Revu.
• Superior oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Curiosity and interest in continuous learning in AI and comfort experimenting and iterating quickly; uses data to validate ideas and measure impact.
• Commitment to ethical and responsible AI adoption, including privacy-by-design and safe use of tools.