Program Director-Capital Program Execution and Construction Management-2610220JC01

Ardmore Roderick•Chicago, IL

17d•$168,480 - $204,880•Onsite

About The Position

Ardmore Roderick is seeking a Program Director – Capital Program Execution & Construction Management to join its infrastructure solutions team. The position is based out of the Chicago office and requires frequent on-site work at client sites around the Chicago metropolitan area. The Program Director leads construction execution and construction management across an assigned portfolio of complex capital projects, advising public-sector clients and overseeing multidisciplinary teams through program delivery. Working in coordination with the Project Executive, the role manages program goals, delivery strategies, budgets, schedules, performance metrics, risks, and client communications, while supporting strategic planning and implementation decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
15 or more years of progressive experience managing large-scale capital programs and construction projects.
Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects within a portfolio environment.
Strong knowledge of construction management, project controls, project and program financials, cost estimating, scheduling, procurement, and contract administration.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder environments and executive-level client relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Team-oriented mindset and proficient written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CCM, PE, RA, or similar professional certification.
OSHA 30 Construction Safety Certification.
Experience with justice, public safety, detention, healthcare, transportation, or other public-sector facilities.
Experience delivering projects through Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR, JOC, or other alternative delivery methods.
Experience managing capital programs exceeding $300 million.

Responsibilities

Guide, mentor, and manage multidisciplinary teams of project managers, construction managers, schedulers, and estimators through construction execution of complex capital projects.
Lead construction execution and construction management across the assigned portfolio.
Advise public-sector clients and lead project managers, construction professionals, consultants, and contractors through all phases of program delivery in coordination with the Project Executive.
Provide preconstruction guidance during planning and design phases.
Serve as the primary day-to-day client-facing representative for construction management activities within the assigned portfolio, coordinating executive-level communications and decisions with the Project Executive.
Manage the portfolio against established program goals, delivery strategies, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics; provide status reports and recommendations to the Project Executive.
Provide executive-level oversight for budget management, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management of projects in construction.
Direct construction management activities, including logistics planning, phasing, safety oversight, and stakeholder coordination.
Identify portfolio risks, develop and implement mitigation strategies, and promptly escalate risks that could affect program schedule, budget, scope, or stakeholder commitments to the Project Executive.
Review and evaluate contractor performance, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution strategies.
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and client requirements.
Build relationships with client leadership, end users, design teams, and construction partners.
Communicate program progress, risks, opportunities, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
Support strategic planning, develop recommendations for the Project Executive and client leadership, and guide implementation decisions within the role’s delegated authority.