Senior Program ManagerA Southeast-based construction and manufacturing company is hiring a Senior Manager, Program to own full P&L and C-suite client relationships across one or more complex building programs. The company builds structures inside a large manufacturing facility and assembles them on site — delivering finished buildings in a fraction of traditional construction timelines — and is actively expanding into data centers, healthcare, and other mission-critical markets. This is not a project-oversight role; it's a program-ownership role with full accountability for financial outcomes, team structure, and client relationships.
If you have 10+ years of complex project leadership at a respected AEC/EPC firm, a track record of running programs at scale, and you're energized by learning something genuinely new rather than doing the same thing you've always done, this is worth a conversation.Compensation and BenefitsAnticipated $170,000–$220,000, based on experienceFull benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); flexible spending accounts (FSA); PTO; short- and long-term disability; and life insuranceSupport for professional licenses and certifications (PMP, ASHE CHC, LEED AP, and others)Birmingham, AL — onsite at HQ at least 3 days/week (Atlanta or Nashville may be considered); up to 25% travel to active program sitesProgram Ownership ResponsibilitiesOwn program P&L with explicit margin accountability across assigned programs — accountable for financial outcomes, not oversight onlyDesign, build, and right-size the program team; evaluate structure, right-sizing, and capability gapsDevelop and maintain C-suite-level client relationships, representing the company at the highest levels of client organizationsContribute to strategic pipeline decisions — input on which programs and clients the company pursues based on capacity, margin potential, and strategic fitTake direct control of programs in serious jeopardy — financial, schedule, or client-relationship crises — and drive them back to stable operationEstablish program-wide standards for schedule, financial reporting, procurement, and stakeholder communicationPresent and defend Business Case Reviews to executive leadershipLead, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers and Project Managers; accountable for their performance, retention, and growthServe as the senior point of contact for C-suite client executives and the final escalation point for major disputes, claims, and client issuesChampion safety and quality culture and consistent execution of company standards across all assigned programsPreferred Skills / ExperienceBachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, or related fieldMaster's degree (MBA, Data Analytics, Construction Management) and professional certification (PMP, ASHE CHC, LEED AP) beneficial10+ years of relevant experience, including P&L accountability for one or more programs totaling $100M+ in actively managed contract revenueDemonstrated C-suite-level client relationships during program delivery and crisis managementProven ability to build, restructure, and right-size a program teamTrack record presenting and defending Business Case Reviews to executive leadershipExpert negotiator able to lead contract strategy, claims, and dispute resolutionAdvanced scheduling proficiency across MS Project, Primavera P6, and Smartsheet; advanced Excel for program-level financial analysisGenuine drive to implement and leverage technology across program workflows (KPI dashboards, ERP/data reporting, and AI tools)Experience in modular construction or design-build; complex-project experience in Healthcare, EPC, or Mission Critical / Data Center