Senior Project Manager, Program Lead (Construction)

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, Program Lead (Construction), you will support our Construction Services business unit for a National Banking Client’s new Relocation and Renovation of their Investor Center. You will serve as the primary partner point of contact, ensuring consistent implementation of new Investor Centers, relocations, renovations, and expansions. This role leads program execution, manages escalations, aligns internal and external partners, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and consistent with client program standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead program implementation across assigned Investor Center projects, including new locations, relocations, renovations, and expansions.
• Serve as the primary partner-facing point of contact for program status, issue resolution, risk mitigation, cost updates, schedule forecasts, and executive reporting.
• Oversee Design / Entitlement PMs, Construction Management PMs, Relocation Managers, Project Coordinators, and Scheduler activities to ensure consistent delivery standards and documentation.
• Drive project governance across project launch, due diligence, budget approval, design, landlord coordination, permitting, bidding, construction, furniture installation, technology/security installation, acclimation, opening, and closeout.
• Review cost summaries, estimates, allowances, partner vendor costs, bid comparisons, change exposure, and cost containment opportunities.
• Coordinate stakeholders including client partners, brokers, landlords, leasing, architects, engineers, construction managers, general contractors, furniture vendors, AV, technology, security, signage, plants, and styling vendors.
• Establish communication practices, documentation standards, meeting cadence, escalation protocols, and closeout requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives tied to cycle time, due diligence, risk rating, work letter development, cost containment, and early technology/vendor engagement.
• Monitor staffing, workload, active construction, preconstruction, pipeline, and resource needs.
• Mentor project delivery staff and reinforce accountability, collaboration, client service, safety, and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in construction management, project coordination, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of project/program management experience in retail, financial services, corporate interiors, banking, or multi-site construction programs.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Strong understanding of design, permitting, construction, FF&E, technology/security coordination, financial tracking, and closeout.
• Experience managing external partners and executive-level client communications.
• Proficiency in MS Office required.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling tools.
• Experience with Workfront or equivalent project management systems.
• Proven experience with financial tracking/reporting tools.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
• Strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Competitive health benefits, including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage.
• Generous PTO for work-life balance.
• Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and paid parental leave.
• Flexible work environment (office, remote, or hybrid).
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.

Schedule

This role is hybrid, with a preference for candidates located near King of Prussia, PA, for monthly in-person meetings. You may also work from West Chester, PA; Philadelphia, PA; or Somerville, NJ. Up to 20% travel (currently east coast) may be required.

About the Company

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America, recognized as an industry leader in architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C). Established in 1999, we provide integrated solutions with speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 24 offices across the U.S. and Canada, we serve markets including Convenience, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, and Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure.