Program Manager - Buildings Design & Construction

Job Description

Program Manager – Buildings Design & Construction

Position Summary: As a Program Manager at Burrow Global, you will be pivotal in overseeing financial administration and directing the coordination and performance of a major multi-building design/build project while leading a team of Project Managers. As the primary client interface, you will ensure precise project execution through comprehensive Project Management Plans. This role will be based in the Galleria area of Houston, Texas, with regular travel to Brownsville for at least two years.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Ensure project performance aligns with schedule and cost budgets, negotiating changes with clients when necessary.

Make authoritative decisions impacting extensive engineering activities, maintaining key contacts for persuasion and negotiation.

Recommend personnel and allocate funds to meet organizational objectives.

Coordinate internal and external engineering resources throughout project phases.

Review discipline-specific design deliverables for compliance and facilitate smooth field implementation.

Monitor design and quality compliance post-project completion.

Demonstrate proficiency in the design and construction of industrial and commercial buildings.

Review design scope criteria and quantities, coordinating with projects for additional estimating bases.

Establish conceptual scope for studies and scoping requirements for cost estimates.

Prepare estimate basis and assumption documentation.

Coordinate pricing structure for discipline or specialty cost estimates.

Supervise and mentor a team of project managers in a construction environment, guiding project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Education and Work Experience:

Minimum of 20 years of experience in the construction industry.

Bachelor's or master’s in engineering or construction from a recognized institution (or equivalent experience).

At least 10 years of progressive experience in senior roles within large commercial/industrial buildings construction programs.

Profound familiarity with contract/subcontract formation and execution management.

Thorough understanding of significant project management prerequisites and safety protocols associated with construction activities.

Demonstrated proficiency in performance management and enhancement of troubled projects or contracts.

Track record of effectively mobilizing and overseeing multiple sites concurrently.

Desired experience in construction and multidisciplinary projects involving extensive civil, structural, architectural, and MEP installations.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for fostering positive work relationships among stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Self-motivated individual who can work autonomously, exercise professional judgment, assume project ownership, and deliver effective technical leadership to Burrow Global and contractor personnel.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Procore project management software preferred.