Program Manager - Capital Projects - Account

About the Role

At Cresa, we believe our clients deserve better—a better space to work, create, build, and grow. A better outcome for their people and organization. A better partner who puts their needs first, helping them navigate the landscape, tilting the playing field in their favor, and giving them an insider’s edge. Our mission is to find and foster the best environment for every business. Our purpose is to think beyond space—strengthening those we serve and enhancing quality of life for our clients and employees.

We are built to champion our clients’ aspirations through real estate. When considering partnership, we strive to connect with those who share our values: Work Together, Create Value, Be Tenacious, Enhance Community, and Embrace Diversity. We believe in being the change, collaborating to make a positive difference each day.

At Cresa, we offer an opportunity to be part of something bigger—to learn, advance, mentor, and be recognized. Your voice will be heard, and you will be valued for both your individual and team contributions.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery and Execution
  • Responsible for delivery oversight and day-to-day management across multiple sites.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, client stakeholders, consultants, and suppliers to support project execution, delivery schedules, and operational consistency.
  • Track program milestones, risks, action items, and dependencies to support successful delivery outcomes.
  • Assist with program documentation, rollout planning, meeting coordination, and status reporting.
  • Monitor project schedules, permitting timelines, fabrication status, installation progress, and closeout activities.
• Vendor Coordination
  • Support onboarding coordination and ongoing management of vendors.
  • Assist with supplier communication, bid coordination, proposal reviews, and design reviews.
  • Monitor vendor performance, schedule adherence, deliverables, and compliance with program standards.
  • Help identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor performance, logistics, permitting, and project execution.
  • Maintain vendor trackers, reporting tools, and supplier performance documentation.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Support communication and coordination between Cresa’s account team, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Participate in regular program meetings and provide updates on project status, risks, and key deliverables.
  • Help ensure alignment between client expectations, operational priorities, and program execution activities.
• Operational Support
  • Prepare and distribute agendas, meeting minutes, and other related documents.
  • Support development and maintenance of program dashboards, trackers, reporting tools, and operational documentation.
  • Support data collection, management, and quality across assigned program regions and projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) preferred, with a minimum of 3-5 years of design or construction management experience preferred for interior or exterior signage programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Acrobat Professional, or Bluebeam.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, manage small commercial project budgets, and analyze contractor and subcontractor pricing.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams while working independently to resolve project-level issues.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work onsite in accordance with client’s requirements of 3 days per week in the office in Purchase, NY.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.