Engineering Program Manager

Our client in the public infrastructure sector is seeking an Engineering Program Manager responsible for overseeing program-level planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery across large capital initiatives. They will be primary liaison across design, construction, and line departments to ensure alignment of engineering deliverables with approved budgets, schedules, and total project cost.Duration: 1 yrLocation: Hybrid New York, NYClearance: Security background checkResponsibilities:Lead end-to-end management of engineering projects across the full lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout)Coordinate program-level budgets, schedules, and deliverables across major capital projects and operating plansAct as the primary point of contact for Engineering from design through construction, ensuring alignment with approved scope, budget, and timelinesPartner with engineering, construction, and line departments to develop work plans, define project scope, and assess feasibility and deliverabilityEstablish project economics, timelines, and resource plans in collaboration with key stakeholdersCoordinate internal teams and external consultants (engineering, design, and professional services) to advance projects through design milestonesMonitor project performance and proactively develop recovery plans to address risks, delays, or scope changesLead risk identification, establish risk parameters, and implement mitigation and contingency strategiesFacilitate and lead regular project meetings, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and timely decision-makingCoordinate with internal departments to establish agreements, force accounts, and other project-related requirementsPrepare and present project status reports, including risks, forecasts, and recommendations, to senior leadership and executive stakeholdersSupport capital planning efforts including prioritization, budgeting, and long-term program developmentEnsure adherence to project management standards, cost controls, scheduling practices, and compliance requirementsRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum of 10 years of experience in progressively responsible roles delivering large-scale architectural/engineering and construction projectsDemonstrated experience managing complex capital programs, including design and construction phasesStrong expertise in project lifecycle management, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and executionProven experience in cost control, change management, and schedule management within large infrastructure projectsSolid understanding of multidisciplinary engineering and construction principlesExperience working with diverse stakeholders including internal teams, external consultants, regulatory agencies, and utilitiesStrong leadership, stakeholder management, and team coordination capabilitiesExcellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skillsDemonstrated ability in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolutionKnowledge of capital planning, procurement processes, and risk management frameworksProfessional certifications such as P.Eng (PE), RA, PMP, or LEED