Delivery Leader - Construction

CDM Smith; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Delivery Leader / Program Manager to lead and expand its federal construction portfolio in the Indo-Pacific region. The role requires superb program management, strategic pursuit development, and strong client relationship skills.

The successful candidate will develop strategies, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate staffing with internal and external stakeholders. Travel up to 50% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years related experience preferred.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required; travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop pursuit strategies and teaming with partners for Indo-Pacific projects.
• Plan and evaluate project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives.
• Prepare detailed statements of work and work breakdown structures; obtain approvals.
• Identify and mitigate project risks; manage changes to requirements and schedule.
• Oversee staffing plans, including use of subs/vendors and procurement processes.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with sales to evaluate new work and assist scoping/costing.

Skills

Industry practices

Policies & crisis plan

CDM Smith services

Financial operations

Marketing

Employee relations

Labor negotiations

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Facilitation

Negotiation

Planning

Business development

Marketing (tools)

Sales

Primavera

MS Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Company Overview

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Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Job Description

Delivery Leader / Program Manager

Location:

Hawaii, Guam, or Greater Indo-Pacific Area

Seeking highly qualified program/project management professional to lead and expand our existing federal construction portfolio in the Indo-Pacific Region. As a global full-service firm, CDM Smith’s has been serving the US Government for over 40 years and holds multiple contract vehicles for vertical and horizontal construction projects. This candidate will foster growth in these programs through development of strategies to pre-position, bid, win, and execute new projects.

Job Description

As Delivery Leader / Program Manager, you will:

• Develop pursuit strategies, including teaming partners, bidding tactics, and resources required to successfully deliver projects in highly complex and remote islands in the Indo-Pacific.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and application of standard engineering or construction techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Create project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for projects using experience in executing work in difficult locations.
• Prepare detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders regarding various project aspects.
• Assess potential project risk and outlines risk mitigation solutions. Ensures adherence to company and project management policies, procedures, and practices.
• Manage project costs and is responsible for ensuring profitability. Identifies, quantifies, and communicates residual risk (time and cost).
• Perform ongoing review of project status. On an ongoing basis, monitors project risks; identifies possible risks and recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions; escalates as appropriate.
• Work in conjunction with team members and internal and external stakeholders to manage changes to requirements and schedule of the project.
• Develops and implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of assigned projects.
• Determines and coordinates the proper staffing within the project including identification of outside resources needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processes are followed.
• Builds, maintains and manages strong client relationships.
• Ensures client satisfaction by delivering quality, on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; manages client expectations.
• Works collaboratively with sales leaders to evaluate potential new work and supports the scoping and costing effort.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of industry practices, processes, design, finance, health and safety, and management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of company policies, procedures, and standards, including the crisis management plan.
• Complete understanding of the full range of CDM Smith services; Knowledge of financial operations, marketing and employee relations; Understanding of labor relations and associated negotiations.
• Superior communication, organization, leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and planning skills essential.
• Proficient business development, marketing, and sales skills.
• General personal computer skills and specialized software skills including Primavera, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook or similar software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. 10 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction experience in the Pacific Region strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% annually within Hawaii, Guam, Greater Indo-Pacific Area

Amount of Travel Required

50%

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.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

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

Visa Sponsorship Available

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

Pay Range Max

USD $248,394.00

Pay Range Min

USD $134,264.00