Senior Project Manager, Program Lead (Construction)

Core States Group • Somerville, NJ

4d • $130,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager, Program Lead (Construction), supporting our Construction Services business unit, for a National Banking Client for their new Relocation and Renovation of their Investor Center, you will be responsible for serving as the primary partner point of contact and ensuring consistent implementation of new Investor Centers, relocations, renovations, and expansions. This role leads program execution, manages escalations, aligns internal and external partners, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and consistent with client program standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in construction management, project coordination, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of project/program management experience in retail, financial services, corporate interiors, banking, or multi-site construction programs.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of design, permitting, construction, FF&E, technology/security coordination, financial tracking, and closeout.
• Experience managing external partners and executive-level client communications.
• MS Office required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience with Workfront or equivalent project management systems.
• Proven Experience with financial tracking/reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead program implementation across assigned Investor Center projects, including new locations, relocations, renovations, and expansions.
• Serve as the primary partner-facing point of contact for program status, issue resolution, risk mitigation, cost updates, schedule forecasts, and executive reporting.
• Oversee Design / Entitlement PMs, Construction Management PMs, Relocation Managers, Project Coordinators, and Scheduler activities to ensure consistent delivery standards and documentation.
• Drive project governance across project launch, due diligence, budget approval, design, landlord coordination, permitting, bidding, construction, furniture installation, technology/security installation, acclimation, opening, and closeout.
• Review cost summaries, estimates, allowances, partner vendor costs, bid comparisons, change exposure, and cost containment opportunities.
• Coordinate stakeholders including client partners, brokers, landlords, leasing, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, furniture vendors, AV, technology, security, signage, plants, and styling vendors.
• Establish communication practices, documentation standards, meeting cadence, escalation protocols, and closeout requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives tied to cycle time, due diligence, risk rating, work letter development, cost containment, and early technology/vendor engagement.
• Monitor staffing, workload, active construction, preconstruction, pipeline, and resource needs.
• Mentor project delivery staff and reinforce accountability, collaboration, client service, safety, and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
• Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
• Tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior