Program Director - Aviation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity.

Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home.

We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive.

Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:


* A bachelor's degree in Construction, Project or Program Management, Architecture, or Engineering.


* 15 years of job-related experience.


* 10 years serving aviation clients in a construction management, consulting, or direct managerial capacity, with routine involvement in capital project delivery (preferred).


* Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to lead, develop, and deliver highly persuasive presentations that build client confidence and result in securing favorable design contracts.


* Successful project management experience managing multi-disciplinary projects with highly satisfied clients.


* Evidence of strong team leadership, consistently high-quality deliverables, and routinely strong financial outcomes.


* The ability to develop new client relationships and maintain healthy relationships with existing clients.


* Solid operational insight and a commitment to quality for driving projects and executing deliverables.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

The Program Director is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the overall project and directly reports to the client on-site.

An ideal mode of operation is that the Program Director performs as if they are an actual client employee acting as if they are the Project Manager for a task.

This role could require travel and/or relocation to the following cities: Ft.

Lauderdale, FL, Knoxville, TN, Dallas, TX, Tampa, FL, Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, Richmond, VA, or Chicago, IL.

As a Program Director, you will:


* Manage and interface regularly with clients


* Provide overall project leadership, including evaluating project progress and ensuring the contractor stays within scope, budget, and schedule


* Implement and oversee a change management system, risk identification, and mitigation plans


* Review and approve the contractor's payment applications


* Review and oversee contractor safety plan compliance, contractor MOT plan, c...