Senior Project Manager, Program Lead
About The Position
Core States Group is hiring a Senior Project Manager, Program Lead (Construction) to support its Construction Services business unit and a national banking client. The role leads the implementation of new construction, relocations, renovations, and expansions in the client’s corporate office spaces. The Senior Project Manager serves as the primary partner point of contact, manages escalations, aligns internal and external partners, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client program standards. The position oversees program execution across multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional delivery teams. Work includes coordinating project governance from launch and due diligence through design, permitting, bidding, construction, installation, opening, and closeout; tracking costs and schedules; supporting staffing and resource planning; and mentoring project delivery staff. The client work is currently based in Texas and the West Coast. Candidates must be located near the Dallas, Texas office and are expected to work in the client’s Dallas workspace at least four days per week. Travel may be required up to 20%, currently in Texas and the West Coast.
Requirements
- 10 or more 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.
- Proficiency with MS Office.
- Located near the Dallas, Texas office and able to work in the client’s Dallas workspace at least four days per week.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in construction management, project coordination, or a related field.
- Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
- Experience with Workfront or equivalent project management systems.
- Experience with financial tracking/reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Lead program implementation across assigned corporate 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 other shareholder 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 related 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
- 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
- Competitive health benefits, including an HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
- Generous paid time off.
- Team wellness challenges and a free virtual gym app.
- Wholesale club membership reimbursement.
- Employee recognition programs.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work environment.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
