Program Director - West

What This Job Involves The Program Director serves as the executive-level program oversight authority for high-value capital project portfolios across assigned regional markets, carrying single-point accountability for cumulative portfolio spend ranging from $100M to $500M+. Operating within a structured two-tiered delivery model, this role provides strategic governance, financial control, and client relationship management across multiple concurrent high-complexity capital initiatives—including core and shell developments and ground-up projects ranging from $30M to $100M+ in individual spend—while directing regional PM leads and local project management support teams who execute day-to-day field activities. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Directing strategic program execution of major capital initiatives and ground-up developments across regional portfolio hubsServing as the primary point of escalation for complex project risks, schedule critical paths, municipal approvals, and contractor disputes across the portfolioManaging client executive relationships, portfolio fee structure alignment, and overall account governanceOverseeing program-wide budget forecasting, Monthly Cost Reports (MCR), Value of Work Done (VOWD) tracking, and financial baselinesEstablishing standardized playbooks for project intake, design reviews, Technical Due Diligence (TDD), and contractor procurementEnforcing risk mitigation guidelines and safety standards across all local delivery partners and general contractorsSafeguarding key operational milestones, including the buffer between Contractor Handover and First Day of Business (FDOB) Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration12–15+ years of experience leading large-scale corporate real estate capital programs, ground-up developments, and tenant improvement portfoliosProven track record directing multi-disciplinary teams and managing local PM sub-consultantsDemonstrated experience maintaining client executive relationships at the Director and senior program levelAdvanced expertise in master scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project)Experience with financial modeling and program-wide budget/cost forecastingProficiency in contract administration, including familiarity with GPMA Exhibit E-2 frameworks Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a related fieldHands-on experience with e-Builder or comparable program management softwareFamiliarity with Technical Due Diligence (TDD) processes and standardized project intake playbooksWorking knowledge of Value of Work Done (VOWD) and Monthly Cost Report (MCR) methodologiesExperience operating within a two-tiered program/local delivery modelExposure to municipal approval processes and construction risk/safety compliance standardsBackground in commercial risk management across multi-market regional portfolios