Director, Construction Program Management

Congruex LLC • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Director of Construction Program Management is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects across multiple regions. This role oversees program managers, project teams, and contractors to ensure construction initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic business goals. The director drives operational excellence, risk mitigation, and cross-functional coordination across engineering, permitting, procurement, and field operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in construction program management, with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs across diverse geographies.
• Deep understanding of telecom construction practices, including OSP/ISP, fiber deployment, and wireless site development.
• Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets and capital projects.
• Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage national and regional construction programs for fiber, wireless, and other network infrastructure.
• Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics in alignment with executive leadership.
• Lead cross-functional planning and execution across engineering, permitting, and construction teams.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects-from design and permitting to build-out and closeout.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Resolve escalated issues related to site access, vendor performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor a team of program and project managers across multiple markets.
• Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and third-party service providers.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor accountability through KPIs and performance reviews.
• Implement standardized project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMO frameworks, dashboards).
• Drive continuous improvement in scheduling, cost control, and resource allocation.
• Leverage data analytics to forecast risks and optimize program delivery.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on program status, risks, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to align construction efforts with broader business goals.
• Represent the company in external meetings with customers, municipalities, utilities, and regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• We value the wellbeing of our people and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, and employee recognition and leadership development programs.
• Options may vary by geographic location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees