\#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER | BIRMINGHAM, AL

A Southeast-based construction and manufacturing company is hiring a Senior Manager, Program to own full P&L and C-suite client relationships across one or more complex building programs. The company builds structures inside a large manufacturing facility and assembles them on site — delivering finished buildings in a fraction of traditional construction timelines — and is actively expanding into data centers, healthcare, and other mission-critical markets. This is not a project-oversight role; it's a program-ownership role with full accountability for financial outcomes, team structure, and client relationships. If you have 10+ years of complex project leadership at a respected AEC/EPC firm, a track record of running programs at scale, and you're energized by learning something genuinely new rather than doing the same thing you've always done, this is worth a conversation.

Anticipated $170,000–$220,000, based on experience
Full benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); flexible spending accounts (FSA); PTO; short- and long-term disability; and life insurance
Support for professional licenses and certifications (PMP, ASHE CHC, LEED AP, and others)
Birmingham, AL — onsite at HQ at least 3 days/week (Atlanta or Nashville may be considered); up to 25% travel to active program sites

Overview

Own program P&L with explicit margin accountability across assigned programs — accountable for financial outcomes, not oversight only
Design, build, and right-size the program team; evaluate structure, right-sizing, and capability gaps
Develop and maintain C-suite-level client relationships, representing the company at the highest levels of client organizations
Contribute to strategic pipeline decisions — input on which programs and clients the company pursues based on capacity, margin potential, and strategic fit
Take direct control of programs in serious jeopardy — financial, schedule, or client-relationship crises — and drive them back to stable operation
Establish program-wide standards for schedule, financial reporting, procurement, and stakeholder communication
Present and defend Business Case Reviews to executive leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers and Project Managers; accountable for their performance, retention, and growth
Serve as the senior point of contact for C-suite client executives and the final escalation point for major disputes, claims, and client issues
Champion safety and quality culture and consistent execution of company standards across all assigned programs

Preferred Skills / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, or related field
Master's degree (MBA, Data Analytics, Construction Management) and professional certification (PMP, ASHE CHC, LEED AP) beneficial
10+ years of relevant experience, including P&L accountability for one or more programs totaling $100M+ in actively managed contract revenue
Demonstrated C-suite-level client relationships during program delivery and crisis management
Proven ability to build, restructure, and right-size a program team
Track record presenting and defending Business Case Reviews to executive leadership
Expert negotiator able to lead contract strategy, claims, and dispute resolution
Advanced scheduling proficiency across MS Project, Primavera P6, and Smartsheet; advanced Excel for program-level financial analysis
Genuine drive to implement and leverage technology across program workflows (KPI dashboards, ERP/data reporting, and AI tools)
Experience in modular construction or design-build; complex-project experience in Healthcare, EPC, or Mission Critical / Data Center

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