Construction Division Program Manager

AtkinsRéalis•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Construction Division Program Manager to join our team in Celebration, FL. Your role will be to oversee and manage the mobile workforce development program aligned with overall program needs and workforce priorities. You will collaborate with industry partners to identify workforce skill requirements and monitor industry trends, using that information to enhance training programs, curricula, and learning materials that support student success and career readiness. You will also develop strategies and partnerships to support training, certification, and placement pipelines, and lead and oversee the identification, prioritization, and development of all necessary curriculum. Coordinate with transportation construction contractor training partners to ensure consistent progress on workforce goals and milestones. Monitor program performance and report on workforce readiness, skills development outcomes, and job placement. Coordinate compliance documentation, reporting, and operational adherence to applicable standards and requirements. Develop and implement coordination, logistics, and deployment strategies to achieve operational goals and timelines. Oversee workforce development staff and resources to ensure timely and accurate completion of high-priority items, as well as efficient ongoing operations. Coordinate with internal and external partners, and collaborate with other offices within FDOT and stakeholders to achieve operational goals. Perform other such duties as program leadership deems necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Workforce Development, Training & Development, Construction Management, or a related field
10 years of relevant experience, including leading workforce or training programs for infrastructure or transportation projects.
Experience working with or on behalf of state agencies or public sector clients, preferably within Florida.
Demonstrated ability to lead workforce programs from FDOT’s perspective, ensuring alignment with program performance and delivery needs.
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time.
Strong understanding of training frameworks, apprenticeships, technical education, and trade readiness.
Experience in transportation and/or logistics: Hands-on experience in the transportation industry, with previous management experience preferred.
Understanding of FDOT regulations: Knowledge of applicable government laws and regulations related to transportation.
Strong leadership skills: Ability to motivate, guide, and develop a team of employees.
Organizational skills: Efficiently manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and resources.
Communication skills: Clearly and effectively communicate with staff, stakeholders, and external partners.
Problem-solving skills: Identify and resolve operational issues, supply chain disruptions, and staffing concerns.
Analytical skills: Analyze data, identify trends, and make data-informed decisions.

Nice To Haves

Certifications related to transportation management, logistics, and/or safety would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the mobile workforce development program aligned with overall program needs and workforce priorities.
Collaborate with industry partners to identify workforce skill requirements and monitor industry trends, using that information to enhance training programs, curricula, and learning materials that support student success and career readiness.
Develop strategies and partnerships to support training, certification, and placement pipelines.
Lead and oversee the identification, prioritization, and development of all necessary curriculum.
Coordinate with transportation construction contractor training partners to ensure consistent progress on workforce goals and milestones.
Monitor program performance and report on workforce readiness, skills development outcomes, and job placement.
Coordinate compliance documentation, reporting, and operational adherence to applicable standards and requirements.
Develop and implement coordination, logistics, and deployment strategies to achieve operational goals and timelines.
Oversee workforce development staff and resources to ensure timely and accurate completion of high-priority items, as well as efficient ongoing operations.
Coordinate with internal and external partners.
Collaborate with other offices within FDOT and stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
Perform other such duties as program leadership deems necessary.