Manager, Program Management

BDO USA, P.C. • Carrollwood, FL

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About The Position

Construction Project Managers plan, oversee, and lead residential construction projects from ideation through completion. They manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, working with internal and external stakeholders. Under the direction of the Construction Project Director, they oversee project tasks and monitor adherence to project management process standards. The role requires knowledge and experience in residential construction, schedule and vendor management, and Green Building Standards. Knowledge of Xactimate is preferred.

The Construction Project Manager is the main point of contact for general contractors and ensures they follow program policies, procedures, and contractually mandated schedules. The role uses residential construction and project management best practices to recommend corrective action for schedule slippage, ensure timely delivery of multiple projects, and communicate project expectations, rules, and standards to general contractors.

At BDO, employees build relationships by supporting colleagues, clients, and communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to growth and success. The firm provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients in the U.S. and worldwide, and values the use of generative and agentic AI to develop work products, improve workflows, and identify potential risks, with professional judgment used to validate outputs. BDO is an ESOP company, and its Total Rewards benefits offerings include the ESOP, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• At least three years of experience in a construction management role.
• Knowledge and experience in residential construction, schedule management, vendor management, and Green Building Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, construction management, engineering, architecture, planning, or business administration.
• Project development experience, including project management, risk management, controls, scheduling, budgeting, planning, auditing, and systems processes.
• Experience managing federal funds, specifically CDBG-DR housing.
• Risk management experience in project management.
• Experience in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production across all phases of residential construction.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with scheduling or program management tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Experience with cost estimation software such as Xactimate.
• Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Visio and Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work within budgets and meet deadlines.
• Confident decision-making ability.
• Excellent analytical skills; proactive, resourceful, and able to solve problems creatively and efficiently.
• Proven ability to complete projects within outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• Proficiency in analyzing and solving project-related problems.
• Ability to gather the support needed to develop a workable project management plan.
• Knowledge of project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Define project scopes and objectives, including reviewing and approving cost estimates.
• Prepare project plans, workflows, detailed schedules, procedures, and other tools needed to develop and implement daily project tasks.
• Manage contracts and agreements by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Anticipate and adjust project plans to execute tasks efficiently.
• Develop clear plans to guide general contractors in completing project tasks.
• Coordinate project information among general contractors, the team, and clients.
• Coordinate with support areas to facilitate project execution.
• Lead project reporting and ensure reports are completed and kept current; prepare comprehensive status reports as needed.
• Provide stakeholders with consistent updates about project strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Update information on project management developments, tools, regulations, and client requests.
• Apply industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout project execution.
• Monitor general contractor performance, follow up on open items, and track issues.
• Coordinate assigned general contractors’ activities to achieve project goals within scope, time, and budget constraints.
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and specifically with team members.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings with general contractors, design staff, and homeowners as needed.
• Develop, execute, and manage project timetables and completion schedules; prioritize tasks, account for anticipated and unanticipated weather or specification-related delays, and recommend ways to resolve delays.
• Perform other duties as required.
• May supervise Construction Project Assistants and contracted staff, including site inspectors.
• Ensure general contractors adhere to program policies, procedures, and contractually mandated schedules.
• Recommend corrective action for schedule slippage and communicate project expectations, rules, and standards to general contractors.

Benefits

• BDO Total Rewards benefits offerings, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering participants a stake in the firm’s success and an opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed