Delivery Leader & Program Manager, Indo-Pacific

CDM Smith; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Delivery Leader / Program Manager to spearhead and grow the Indo-Pacific federal construction portfolio. You will develop pursuit strategies, manage scope, risk, schedules and budgets, and build strong client relationships across Hawaii, Guam, and broader Indo-Pacific regions.

The role demands extensive program management experience, ability to travel up to 50%, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10 years related experience preferred.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop pursuit strategies, including teaming partners, bidding tactics, and resources required to deliver projects in complex Indo-Pacific locations.
• Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, and application of engineering/construction techniques and criteria.
• Create project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives based on project experiences in difficult locations.
• Prepare detailed statements of work with work breakdown structures and gain concurrence from stakeholders.
• Assess project risk and outline mitigation solutions; ensure adherence to PM policies and practices.
• Manage project costs, ensure profitability, and communicate residual risk.
• Monitor project status; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate staffing, including outside resources, and ensure procurement processes are followed.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction with timely outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales to evaluate new work and support scoping and costing efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Risk management

Communication

Business development

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Delivery Leader / Program Manager to spearhead and grow the Indo-Pacific federal construction portfolio. You will develop pursuit strategies, manage scope, risk, schedules and budgets, and build strong client relationships across Hawaii, Guam, and broader Indo-Pacific regions.

The role demands extensive program management experience, ability to travel up to 50%, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.