Program Director - Aviation Market

Gresham Smith Program DirectorAt Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home.

We are more than a team of professionals—we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.We're looking for someone who has:A bachelor's degree in Construction, Project or Program Management, Architecture, or Engineering.15+ years of job-related experience.10+ years serving aviation clients in a construction management, consulting, or direct managerial capacity, with routine involvement in capital project delivery (preferred).Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.Successful project management experience managing multi-disciplinary projects with highly satisfied clients.Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and routinely strong financial outcomes.The ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy relationships with existing clients.Solid operational insight and a commitment to quality for driving projects and executing deliverables.Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.The Program Director is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the overall project and directly reports to the client on-site. An ideal mode of operation is that the Program Director performs as if they are an actual client employee acting as if they are the Project Manager for a task.

This role could require travel and/or relocation to the following cities: Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Knoxville, TN, Dallas, TX, Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, Richmond, VA, or Chicago, IL.As a Program Director, you will:Manage and interface regularly with clientsProvide overall project leadership, including evaluating project progress and ensuring the contractor stays within scope, budget, and scheduleImplement and oversee a change management system, risk identification, and mitigation plansReview and approve the contractor's payment applicationsReview and oversee contractor safety plan compliance, contractor MOT plan, contractor security plan compliance, and contractor quality plan compliancePlan and forecast staffing needsPrepare, provide, and lead a monthly executive summary presentation to the clientPrepare project performance reports to support the monthly executive summary reports, including:An illustrative overview of project progress to date, project progress forecasted for the next month, and project progress photographs to support graphicsOverall schedule milestone tracking reviewEarned value financial report and budget reviewProject risk identification and mitigation inventoryYour work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.Here's what you can expect:Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.Competitive Benefits:Flexible Schedules & Generous PTOHealthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)401(k) with Company MatchShort- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&DSupplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft InsuranceFamily Planning and Parental LeaveMass/Public Transit ProgramTelemedicine and Employee Assistance ProgramGresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!