Senior Program Manager - Greenland

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Program Manager to oversee a large-scale, complex infrastructure project. This is not a typical office or standard commercial build role. You will lead a high-visibility program that demands extensive experience with heavy/large equipment deployment, equipment commissioning, and strategic subcontractor management. This position will have significant travel to Thule/PITUFFIK Space Base, Greenland. Estimated to be 50% on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Site Operations
  • End-to-End Execution: Direct and oversee all phases of a large construction program from planning through execution, and commissioning.
  • Team Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team of professionals, ensuring effective delegation of tasks and supervision throughout all project phases. Foster a collaborative environment that drives accountability and high performance.
  • Extreme Condition Management: Safely and effectively manage operations above the arctic circle (e.g., extreme winter storms, remote geographies, and constrained logistics).
  • Schedule & Budget Ownership: Accountable for the execution of a multi-million-dollar program budget, schedule, critical path milestones, and resource allocation. Working knowledge and experience with P6 or MS Project is required.
• Large Equipment & Commissioning Expertise
  • Asset Deployment: Oversee the logistics, installation, and integration of large-scale heavy equipment, industrial machinery, or specialized facilities infrastructure.
  • Rigorous Commissioning: Lead the equipment commissioning process, ensuring all systems meet operational, safety, engineering, and contractual specifications before sign-off.
  • Techical Troubleshooting: Interface directly with engineering teams and equipment manufacturers to resolve complex mechanical, electrical, or structural issues during installation.
• Subcontractor & Vendor Management
  • Subcontract Management: Oversee the procurement, onboarding, and management of tier-1 subs, ensuring strict adherence to scopes of work (SOW).
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor subcontractor progress, quality of work, and safety compliance, swiftly addressing variances or disputes.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary liaison between client stakeholders, internal engineering teams, and external vendor networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• In lieu of degree, a HS Diploma/GED and 4 additional years of experience may be accepted.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in heavy industrial construction, infrastructure, or energy sectors.
• 6 years of experience in a dedicated Program/Project Manager capacity.
• The ability to be willing and capable of working in arctic weather and challenging field conditions for extended periods.
• The ability to obtain Department of War Secret security clearance.
• The ability to travel up to 50%.
• The ability to follow strict adherence to site safety protocols, including wearing specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for long durations.

Additional Desired Skills And Experience

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) with construction experience.
• Experience working with government programs, specifically United States Corps of Engineers (USACE).
• Knowledge of construction management software Primavera/P6 and working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• OSHA/safety leadership credentials (OSHA 30-Hour minimum).
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to pivot from technical engineering reviews to high-level executive briefings.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance.