Program Manager

Program Manager Large-Scale Infrastructure & Building Programs

About Collier Engineering

Collier Engineering Co. Inc. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing engineering planning and program management services to public and private sector clients. We are committed to delivering technically excellent client-focused solutions on projects that shape communities and improve infrastructure. Our collaborative culture investment in professional growth and reputation for quality make Collier Engineering a place where talented professionals build lasting careers.

Position Overview

Collier Engineering Co. Inc. is seeking an experiencedProgram Managerto lead and oversee large-scale infrastructure and building programs involving multiple general contractors diverse professional disciplines and complex stakeholder environments. This individual will serve as the primary point of accountability for program-level performance ensuring that scope schedule budget quality and safety objectives are met across all projects within the program.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing capital improvement programs public infrastructure or institutional building programs where coordination across civil structural mechanical electrical and architectural disciplines is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership direction and management for multi-project programs involving large-scale infrastructure and vertical construction.
• Serve as the central point of coordination among multiple general contractors design professionals subconsultants and owner representatives.
• Develop and maintain the master program schedule budget and resource plan; track progress and report on key performance indicators to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Establish and enforce program-wide standards for project controls document management reporting quality assurance/quality control and safety compliance.
• Lead regular program coordination meetings with GCs design teams and owner representatives to identify and resolve conflicts constructability issues and schedule interdependencies.
• Manage program-level risk identification assessment and mitigation strategies across all active projects.
• Oversee contract administration activities including change order review pay application processing claims management and closeout procedures across multiple contracts.
• Coordinate across engineering and design disciplines including civil structural mechanical electrical environmental and architectural to ensure design intent is maintained through construction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients municipal agencies permitting authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor and develop project managers engineers and junior staff assigned to the program.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes standards regulations insurance requirements and client-specific requirements.
• Prepare and present program status reports executive summaries and presentations to clients and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture or a related field.
• 10 years of progressive experience in program or project management on large-scale infrastructure capital improvement or building construction programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing programs with multiple concurrent projects multiple general contractors and multidisciplinary professional teams.
• Strong working knowledge of project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build.
• Proven ability to manage program budgets exceeding $50M and schedules spanning multiple years.
• Expertise in contract administration construction claims scheduling (CPM) and cost control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to executive and public audiences.
• Proficiency in project management software (Primavera P6 MS Project Procore or similar).

Preferred

• Masters degree in Engineering Business Administration or Construction Management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license PMP certification or CCM credential.
• Experience with public-sector clients municipal infrastructure or institutional building programs.
• Familiarity with local state and federal permitting and regulatory processes.
• LEED AP or other sustainability credentials.

What We Offer

We are simply a great place to addition to a supportive team-oriented environment we offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Paid time off holidays and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development support including licensure/certification reimbursement and continuing education.
• A collaborative employee-focused culture that values technical excellence and long-term career growth.