Program Manager - Construction

Program Manager – Construction
Houston, TX (Also considering candidates based in Dallas, Austin, or San Antonio)
Comp: $300,000 (based on exp.) plus bonus opportunity
Full-Time | Direct-Hire
A leading General Contractor is seeking a seasoned Program Manager – Construction to lead and oversee large-scale, multi-project programs across Aviation, K-12 Education, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical Facilities. This is a strategic leadership role ideal for a high-level construction professional with a strong operational and client-facing background from a large national or global general contracting firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Oversight & Leadership

• Lead full program lifecycle execution across multiple projects and clients within key sectors (Aviation, K-12, Life Sciences, Mission Critical). With full P&L responsibility.
• Provide executive-level management of budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and performance metrics across all program elements.
• Ensure consistency in project delivery, quality standards, risk mitigation, and contract compliance.
  

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, owners, and partners throughout the program duration.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with stakeholders; ensure alignment with client goals and evolving needs.
• Facilitate high-level meetings, reporting, and decision-making with internal and external stakeholders.
  

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Direct and mentor project teams, including Project Executives, Project Managers, and field personnel.
• Coordinate closely with estimating, preconstruction, operations, and safety teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, and innovation.
  

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in construction, with at least 5 years in program-level or executive project oversight roles.
• Experience leading large, complex construction programs in Aviation, Education (K-12), Life Sciences, and/or Mission Critical sectors.
• Proven background with a large General Contractor, overseeing teams and programs exceeding $100M in value.
• Exceptional leadership, client relationship management, and strategic planning skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field required.
• PMP or CCM certification is a plus.
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
• Executive-level benefits package
• Vehicle allowance, 401(k) match, and relocation support (if applicable)