Director, Construction Program Management

Overview

Lead national telecom construction programs, overseeing execution, teams, vendors, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• construction programs
• project scheduling
• risk analytics
• stakeholder engagement
• pmo implementation
• team leadership

Tasks

-Resolve escalated issues related to site access, vendor performance, and regulatory compliance. -Represent the company in external meetings with customers, municipalities, utilities, and regulatory bodies. -Lead cross-functional planning and execution across engineering, permitting, and construction teams. -Drive continuous improvement in scheduling, cost control, and resource allocation. -Develop and manage national and regional construction programs for fiber, wireless, and other network infrastructure. -Implement standardized project management methodologies and tools (e.g., PMO frameworks, dashboards). -Define program scope, objectives, and success metrics in alignment with executive leadership. -Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and third-party service providers. -Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams to align construction efforts with broader business goals. -Leverage data analytics to forecast risks and optimize program delivery. -Lead and mentor a team of program and project managers across multiple markets. -Oversee the full lifecycle of construction projects—from design and permitting to build-out and closeout. -Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, safety standards, and quality benchmarks. -Provide regular updates to executive leadership on program status, risks, and opportunities. -Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor accountability through KPIs and performance reviews.

Requirements

• telecom
• erp
• pm tools
• bachelor
• financial
• leadership

What You Bring

-Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting. -Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets and capital projects. -10+ years of experience in construction program management, with at least 5 years in a senior role. -Deep understanding of telecom construction practices, including OSP/ISP, fiber deployment, and wireless site development. -Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field. -Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. -Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems. -Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs across diverse geographies. -Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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About Congruex

-specializes in building, maintaining, and upgrading broadband networks across the United States. -operates with a deep commitment to accelerating the growth of broadband infrastructure. -projects span diverse sectors, providing comprehensive services for large-scale telecom and utility networks. -prides itself on its ability to deliver turnkey solutions, from planning and design to construction and operation. -clients include leading telecom and utility companies, as well as regional providers expanding their service reach. -expertise in both traditional and next-generation networks, supporting everything from fiber optics to 5G deployment. -key standout is their ability to scale projects rapidly and efficiently, often working in underserved and rural areas. -diverse portfolio includes building data centers, wireless towers, fiber optic lines, and public infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-background checks and drug testing may be required as part of hiring conditions.