Program Manager - Small Business Mentor Programs

About the Role

The Program Manager will oversee execution of complex, high‑impact initiatives sponsored by the City and State of NY that identify, train, and integrate small businesses into the AEC market. Leveraging program‑ and construction‑management expertise, the manager will lead a diverse portfolio of projects using mentee firms, guaranteeing that deliverables meet strict quality, safety, schedule, and budget standards while advancing NY’s mentoring initiatives. Key duties include developing and leading instruction programs for small contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring schedules and costs, interfacing with mentee contractors and clients, resolving field‑report issues, and coordinating change orders with architects/engineers. The role also involves issuing directives to enforce contract compliance, reviewing claims, and maintaining project documentation across multiple sites. • Develop and lead instruction programs for small contractors. • Lead a diverse portfolio of construction projects ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. • Ensure mentee vendors meet high performance, design, and construction standards. • Make timely decisions to expedite construction completion. • Track and address construction mistakes early in the process. • Plan project phasing and create/monitor construction schedules. • Interface continuously with mentee contractors, local personnel, and clients on project issues. • Contribute to development and revision of project procedures and policies. • Resolve field‑report issues raised by inspectors and construction staff. • Coordinate change orders, contract interpretation, and shop‑drawing approvals with architects/engineers. • Issue field memoranda or directives to enforce contract compliance. • Review and advise on mentee contractors’ claims, compiling necessary documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project management
• ▸scheduling
• ▸change orders
• ▸compliance directives
• ▸issue resolution
• ▸training programs

What You Bring

GFT is seeking an experienced Program Manager specializing in small‑business MENTOR programs to join its Construction Services team in New York, NY. This full‑time, onsite role focuses on school construction projects, ensuring accurate cost evaluations, quality, and efficiency throughout the estimating process. GFT delivers comprehensive construction and program‑management services driven by excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related construction field and bring at least 15 years of construction‑management experience in New York City, specifically with MENTOR programs. Required skills include clear oral and written communication, strong organizational abilities, expertise in contract documents, and the capacity to solve problems and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸15 years
• ▸construction management
• ▸mentor programs
• ▸communication
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

The position offers a salary range of $160,000–$220,000, dependent on experience and location, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, tuition reimbursement, professional‑development support, and incentive compensation. GFT is an equal‑opportunity employer, and the role follows core business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in New York, NY. • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. • Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance. • Tax‑deferred 401(k) savings plan with matching. • Competitive paid time off accrual. • Tuition reimbursement for continued education. • Access to internal and external training and professional‑organization participation. • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Work Environment

Onsite