Deputy Program Manager - Aviation Market

Gresham Smith • Fort Lauderdale, FL

8h

About The Position

Our Aviation market creates airports that feel like destinations in and of
themselves. From reducing curbside congestion and enhancing landside access, to
improving the passenger experience and expanding airside amenities, our
award-winning team of architects, interior designers, engineers and wayfinding
experts have worked on more than one-third of the nation’s top 100 airports. The
sky’s the limit with our Aviation group, and we invite you to join us!

The
Deputy Program Manager
reports to the Project Director and is responsible
for ensuring the successful delivery of the project by both the Contractor and
the Design Team. They spend significant time in the field, monitoring progress
and proactively identifying potential issues before they affect the project’s
budget or schedule. The Deputy Program Manager holds both the Contractor and
Design Team accountable, assisting with and/or suggesting resolutions. They are
also in charge of Change Management, overseeing and recommending approval for
Construction Change Directives and Change Orders.

Additional tasks that the Deputy Program Manager will support, or lead include
but are not limited to:

Evaluating Project Progress and Ensuring Contractor is Staying within Scope,
Budget, and Schedule.
Lead the Change Management Process including Evaluation of Contractor Change
Proposals.
Review and Approval of Contractor Payment Applications.
Implementation of Risk Identification and Mitigation Plans.
Coordination of Project Meetings with Stakeholders.
Review and Oversight of Contractor Safety Plan Compliance.
Review and Oversight of Contractor Security Plan Compliance.
Review and Oversight of Contractor Quality Plan Compliance.
Leading Project Team in Corrective Action Plan Implementation (if necessary).
Review of Project Controls and Reports to assist with Report Accuracy of
Field Conditions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field is preferred, but equivalent years of experience will be considered in place of the degree.
• 15+ years of experience in complex construction projects is recommended; Airport Construction experience is preferred.
• Licenses/Registrations/Certifications are encouraged, and applicants may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, industry, and/or client-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Airport Construction experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluating Project Progress and Ensuring Contractor is Staying within Scope, Budget, and Schedule.
• Lead the Change Management Process including Evaluation of Contractor Change Proposals.
• Review and Approval of Contractor Payment Applications.
• Implementation of Risk Identification and Mitigation Plans.
• Coordination of Project Meetings with Stakeholders.
• Review and Oversight of Contractor Safety Plan Compliance.
• Review and Oversight of Contractor Security Plan Compliance.
• Review and Oversight of Contractor Quality Plan Compliance.
• Leading Project Team in Corrective Action Plan Implementation (if necessary).
• Review of Project Controls and Reports to assist with Report Accuracy of Field Conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees