Deputy Program Manager - Public Infrastructure/Capital Programs

Golden Wolf•Leesburg, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Loudoun County, Virginia—one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.—is seeking a Deputy Program Manager / Project Controls Manager to support a $4B+ Capital Improvement Program (CIP) portfolio of 300+ active public infrastructure projects. This role is embedded within the Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI) and plays a critical leadership role overseeing program controls across county-funded transportation and facilities projects. This is an opportunity to directly impact public infrastructure delivery at the county level, improving how projects are planned, funded, tracked, and delivered for a growing community.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in project controls or program management for public-sector infrastructure programs (Required: county, municipal, state, DOT, or federally funded projects)
Demonstrated experience managing capital improvement programs (CIP), transportation, or public facilities projects
Strong background in cost control, scheduling, and reporting for government-funded projects
Experience working within or alongside public agencies (DOT, public works, capital infrastructure departments)
Proficiency with e-Builder/Trimble, Oracle, and Microsoft 365
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with county or state agencies
Familiarity with public procurement processes and compliance requirements
Experience with large-scale CIP portfolios ($500M+)
Certifications such as PMP, CCP, PSP, EVP are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead program-wide controls for county/state capital projects (cost, schedule, risk, and performance)
Manage an integrated master schedule across multiple public infrastructure projects
Oversee financial tracking for public funding sources, budgets, and forecasts
Produce executive reports for County leadership, Board of Supervisors, and public stakeholders
Support structured reporting cycles aligned with public-sector governance requirements
Develop dashboards and KPIs using tools such as e-Builder/Trimble, Oracle, and Microsoft 365
Establish and standardize PMO procedures aligned to public-sector project delivery
Support the development of Program Management Plans (PgMP) and agency-wide SOPs
Implement change control, risk management, and compliance processes for government projects
Support cost estimating for capital planning and funding approvals
Assist with CIP budgeting and cash flow forecasting in coordination with OMB
Serve as Deputy to Program Manager and lead PMO operations when needed
Mentor County staff and project managers on public infrastructure delivery best practices