Federal Program Delivery Leader

Kleinfelder; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks a Federal Program Manager to lead market growth, capture planning, and delivery of large-scale federal projects across the Central Division. You will develop client relationships and coordinate with leadership to pursue opportunities.

Based in the Central Division (TX/OK preferred), the role requires 10+ years in project/program management and deep Federal sector experience, with travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum of 15 years of related work experience.
• Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience and minimum 8 years in US Federal market with multiple agencies and existing client relationships within those agencies.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multi-disciplinary complex projects and programs.
• Strong business development, client management, financial management, and strategic planning experience.
• Experience leading high-value pursuits / proposals and preparing technical reports and work plans.
• Professional registration (PE, PG, or equivalent) and PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to drive growth, assess market conditions, and develop successful capture and delivery strategies within the Federal market.
• Ability to travel as needed (~30-40%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-discipline projects (within and outside of the Federal sector) throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring quality delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project and program financial performance, risk management, resource planning, and quality control.
• Lead Federal sector growth initiatives by identifying target clients, contract vehicles, funding opportunities, and strategic pursuits.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with federal agency clients, teaming partners, and key stakeholders to expand Kleinfelder's market presence.
• Partner with Division leadership, Account Managers, and Seller-Doers to develop capture strategies and position Kleinfelder for upcoming opportunities.
• Support major pursuits through opportunity identification, client engagement, proposal development, reviews, presentations, and interviews.
• Drive organic growth by expanding existing client relationships and identifying follow-on work from successful project execution.
• Monitor federal market trends, agency priorities, funding programs, and competitor activities to inform strategic business decisions.
• Represent Kleinfelder at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations important to Federal and other key clients.
• Coordinate with Kleinfelder's National Federal Program to implement company federal initiatives in the Central Division.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Professional registration (PE/PG) or PMP certification

Job description

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks a Federal Program Manager to lead market growth, capture planning, and delivery of large-scale federal projects across the Central Division. You will develop client relationships and coordinate with leadership to pursue opportunities.

Based in the Central Division (TX/OK preferred), the role requires 10+ years in project/program management and deep Federal sector experience, with travel up to 40%.