Construction (Program Manager)

CDM Smith; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 134,264 - 248,394; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a senior professional to oversee and guide complex consulting analyses in governance, organization design, and related areas in Lafayette, LA. The role involves leading client engagements, shaping recommendations, and ensuring alignment with regulations and best practices.

The position requires extensive travel, a Bachelor's degree, and 15 years of related experience. You will mentor junior staff and contribute to project success across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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 moderately to highly complex consulting analyses to support client business needs.
• Oversee preparation of complex sections of management consulting reports.
• Lead the creation of recommendations for improvements to client programs.
• Coordinate with clients to collect or review datasets and/or presentations.
• Provide project status updates to clients and manage implementation plans.
• Collaborate with sales staff to respond to RFPs and draft proposals.
• Review proposals for regulatory compliance and best practices.

Skills

Corporate governance

Org design

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree

15 years experience

Equivalent related experience

Job description

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.

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.

Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Skills & 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.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less

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 Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are 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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Range Min

USD $134,264.00

Pay Range Max

USD $248,394.00

Visa Sponsorship Available

No – we will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.