Federal Alternative Delivery Market Leader

CDM Smith; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks a seasoned Alternative Delivery Market Lead to drive federal pursuit strategy and partnerships with national and regional General Contractors on programs like Progressive Design‑Build and large‑scale DB projects for the U.S. Government.

You will collaborate with Client Service Leaders and cross‑functional teams to position CDM Smith as the preferred design partner, manage the pipeline, and advance teaming agreements from target through award.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 15 years of related experience required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead CDM Smith’s strategy and partnerships with General Contractors for federal alternate delivery projects.
• Build executive relationships to secure teaming commitments and preferred designer roles.
• Coordinate with CSLs, preconstruction, legal and sales teams to shape pursuit strategies.
• Develop and manage the contractor relationship pipeline from target identification to teaming agreements.

Skills

Relationship management

Executive engagement

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Federal procurement

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith seeks a seasoned Alternative Delivery Market Lead to drive federal pursuit strategy and partnerships with national and regional General Contractors on programs like Progressive Design‑Build and large‑scale DB projects for the U.S. Government.

You will collaborate with Client Service Leaders and cross‑functional teams to position CDM Smith as the preferred design partner, manage the pipeline, and advance teaming agreements from target through award.