Construction Program Management Specialist 8

CDM Smith; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Construction Program Management Specialist with extensive experience in providing oversight and guidance on complex consulting analyses. The role involves leading client recommendations, collaborating on proposals, and requires a Bachelor's degree with 15 years of related experience. The position is full-time and may require travel within Pennsylvania. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, along with a strong understanding of governance and design principles.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and technical guidance on consulting analyses.
• Lead the creation of recommendations for client programs.
• Collaborate with sales staff to create proposals in response to RFPs.

Skills

Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices

Organization design principles

Accounting principles

Finance

Supply chain management

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to understand complex technical materials

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Construction Program Management Specialist 8

Job Description

With high-level goals provided, provides oversight and technical guidance on moderate to highly complex consulting analyses (e.g., operations improvement, human resources, organizational design, etc.) to support client business needs. With high level goals provided, provides oversight and technical guidance on the preparation of moderate to highly complex sections of management consulting reports. Leads the creation of moderate to highly complex recommendations for improvements to client programs. With high level goals provided, contacts clients to collect or review datasets and/or presentations. Provides project status updates to clients, as required. Manages implementation plans as appropriate. Collaborates with sales staff to create proposals in response to current and potential client requests for proposal (RFPs). Reviews draft proposals for adherence to firm, industry, state, local and federal regulations and best practices. Meets with current and potential future clients to review their current and future organizational needs. Provides technical guidance and training to more junior staff. Mentors more junior staff and develops them for future growth within the discipline and firm. Performs other duties as required. Participate in Communities of Practice (CoP) activities. May participate in professional association and societies, attend conferences, contribute to papers, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 15 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location

Pennsylvania - Statewide

Amount of Travel Required

10%

Assignment Category

Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position

Skills and Abilities

Expert knowledge of corporate governance practices, organization design principles, accounting principles, finance, supply chain management, and organization management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand highly complex technical, professional and business materials.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Work Location Options

Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed.