Sr. Program Manager, EPC

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | Sr. Program Manager | EPC | Birmingham, ALA Southeast-based construction and manufacturing company is hiring a key Senior Program Leader to own full P&L responsibility and strategic C-suite client relationships across complex building programs. 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.Anticipate $160K-$190K+, based on experienceFull benefits package: health coverage, 401(k), Equitable; full suite including dental, vision, FSA, PTO, short-term and long-term disability, and life insuranceBirmingham, Alabama (open to relocation); up to 25% travel to active program sitesOVERVIEW:Program Leadership:Own program P&L with explicit margin accountability across assigned programs - accountable for financial outcomes, not oversight onlyDesign, build, and right-size the program team; evaluate structure and capability gapsDevelop and maintain C-suite-level client relationships; represent the company at the highest levels of client organizationsContribute to strategic pipeline decisions - input on which programs and clients the company pursues based on capacity, margin potential, and strategic fitTake direct control of programs in serious jeopardy - financial, schedule, or client-relationship crises - and drive them back to stable operationEstablish program-wide standards for schedule, financial reporting, procurement, and stakeholder communicationPresent and defend Business Case Reviews to executive leadershipLead, mentor, and develop a team of Program Managers and Project Managers (4-12 depending on program size); accountable for their performance, retention, and growthField & Client Leadership:Represent the company at senior client-facing milestones and executive-level eventsServe as the senior point of contact for C-suite client executivesServe as the final escalation point for major disputes, claims, and client issuesTake direct field-level control of programs in crisis when senior intervention is requiredRequired:Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, or related field10+ years of relevant experience including demonstrated leadership of complex projects in construction (data centers, hospitals, high-rises, or comparable mission-critical/large-scale commercial programs)Demonstrated P&L accountability for programs totaling $100M+ in actively managed contract revenueDemonstrated C-suite-level client relationships during program delivery and crisis managementProven ability to build, restructure, and right-size a program teamStrong financial acumen with explicit margin accountabilityAdvanced scheduling proficiency across multiple platforms: MS Project, Primavera P6, and SmartsheetAdvanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for program-level financial and operational analysisGenuine drive to implement and leverage technology in program management workflowsPreferred - strong differentiators:Experience leading data center, healthcare, or mission-critical programsMaster's degree (MBA, Construction Management, Data Analytics, or similar)Relevant professional certification: PMP, ASHE CHC, LEED AP, or similarWorking experience with Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable data/analytics toolsExperience directing ERP reporting strategy (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or comparable)AI tool proficiency with demonstrated organizational adoption experienceConstruction, design-build, or integrated delivery environment experienceAbility to interpret CAD, Revit, or SolidWorks models for design strategy discussionsKEYWORDS Senior Program Manager, Program Executive, Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, Construction Program Manager, Project Executive, P&L Accountability, C-Suite Client Relations, Business Case Review, Team Development, Complex Projects, Data Center Construction, Healthcare Construction, Mission Critical, Design-Build, Construction, MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Microsoft Excel, Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Dynamics, ERP, PMP, LEED AP, Alabama, Birmingham