Program Manager

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all projects within the program are aligned with strategic priorities such as profitability, revenue growth, and resource management.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets for specific projects with little to no supervision.
• Facilitate communication between team members, stakeholders, and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Monitor project portfolio to ensure objectives are being satisfied and provide timely advice on any anticipated delays affecting project commitments.
• Own the progress of projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget, and escalate when project metrics are at risk.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure good standing.
• Work with senior leadership to develop and guide business development activities for achieving growth targets in assigned areas and clients.
• Assist in allocating resources effectively and communicate with leadership when additional resources are required.
• Review Site Plan and Subdivision applicants submitted to Municipal Land Use Boards and attend Municipal Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Council Meetings as required.
• Coordinate client needs and internal resources to uphold high-quality project delivery.
• Apply technical skills to manage projects and client expectations, supporting staff in areas such as stormwater, hydraulics, grading, land use planning, structural analysis, survey, and base mapping.
• Consider health, safety, and environmental requirements when developing civil designs.
• Monitor and track project portfolio expenses to ensure projects stay within allocated budgets.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule and within scope/budget.
• Regularly communicate project status, issues, risks, and changes to stakeholders and senior management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly.
• Lead, motivate, and mentor project teams to ensure collaboration and high performance.
• Oversee or manage staff to ensure quality control checks meet project specifications and client expectations.
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing concerns.
• Engage in Artheon activities as a senior leader to support the future success of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Surveying, Construction Management, or related disciplines.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional license required.
• 10+ years of experience in design, construction, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience managing and assisting in project management or client management.
• Certified Municipal Engineer (CME), preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Proficiency in creating advanced Gantt charts, reporting dashboards, and resource management.
• Experience organizing workflows and visualizing project tasks, particularly for smaller or less complex projects.
• Knowledge of cost estimation techniques and software.
• Entry-level understanding of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for tracking project progress.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation for managing design aspects of engineering projects.
• Familiarity with software for managing quality audits and compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Teams for team communication and updates.
• Experience with SharePoint, Adobe, or similar platforms to manage project documents, blueprints, and specifications.
• Basic knowledge of contract law and understanding of contract management tools for reviewing and preparing contracts.
• Knowledge of safety regulations such as OSHA.
• Ability to create proposals, technical reports, specifications, and other project documentation in an organized and professional manner.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Educational assistance program.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Pay

The base salary (or hourly rate) range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.