Construction Program Director

Construction Program Director

Location: Southern Mid-West – you will need to be based on site.

Salary: Dependent upon experience – would consider contract rates also.

About the Company

Our client is a cutting edge investment manager operating in the Power & Energy Transition markets. They are one of the most exciting and highly capitalized platforms in the low carbon / Net Zero space globally.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Construction Program Manager to oversee and deliver a billion-dollar scale project, ensuring it is completed on time, within scope, and under budget.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing large-scale, complex construction programs, aligning with corporate strategy, and maintaining exceptional quality & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead, manage, and oversee all aspects of a billion-dollar construction project, from initiation through to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive program strategies, including project scheduling, resource allocation, procurement strategies, and risk management plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, architects, engineers, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment on project objectives and expectations.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across all project phases. Develop contingency plans to handle unforeseen challenges while minimizing project disruptions.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets exceeding a billion dollars, ensuring financial accountability, tracking project costs, and optimizing resource allocation to maximize profitability.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, designers, and subcontractors. Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure team success.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all projects adhere to local and international building codes, safety standards, environmental regulations, and corporate quality assurance protocols.
• Reporting and Communication: Provide regular reports to executive leadership, clients, and other key stakeholders on program progress, including financial performance, project milestones, and risk management updates.
• Contract & Contractor Management: Oversee contract negotiations, sub-contractor selection, and management, ensuring the highest quality of service and compliance with contractual agreements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. Registered PE desirable.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Project Management would be preferable.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience managing industrial scale multi-disciplined projects in engineering, or construction fields, with at least 5 years managing billion-dollar scale programs.
• Certifications & Systems: PMP, PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience of Dry Rooms and Clean Rooms very desirable.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional financial management and budgeting skills for large-scale programs.
• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project). Systems/software knowledge of likes of eBuilder/Power BI is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of construction laws, regulations, and safety standards.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Results-oriented and proactive in decision-making.