Federal Program Manager

Team Royal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is seeking a highly experienced Federal Program Manager to lead federal projects in the Southeast US. The role targets senior leadership with extensive USACE and federal construction background, focused on strategic growth, client relationships, and program execution.

The ideal candidate will drive business development, oversee proposals, and mentor teams while ensuring project performance and client satisfaction across federal programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in federal program management.
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth and management of the federal projects
• Serve as trusted advisor to federal clients with emphasis on USACE and other agencies
• Develop and execute business development and market penetration plans
• Lead capture, proposal, and source selection efforts
• Oversee contract execution, project performance, and client satisfaction
• Mentor project and proposal teams
• Support SBA Mentor-Protégé initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership to achieve growth objectives

Skills

Federal PM

Acquisition knowledge

Leadership

USACE experience

DoD experience

Multi-million programs

Education

Engineering degree

PE license

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Federal Program Manager to lead and expand our growing Federal business line. This senior leadership position is ideal for a retired U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) professional with extensive federal construction, infrastructure, and project management experience. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for federal programs, cultivate client relationships, drive business development efforts, and oversee proposal and project execution activities.

Location

Southeast US

Key Responsibilities

• Lead growth and management of the federal projects
• Serve as trusted advisor to federal clients with emphasis on USACE and other agencies
• Develop and execute business development and market penetration plans
• Lead capture, proposal, and source selection efforts
• Oversee contract execution, project performance, and client satisfaction
• Mentor project and proposal teams
• Support SBA Mentor-Protégé initiatives
• Collaborate with executive leadership to achieve growth objectives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in federal program management
• Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Former USACE District, Division, or Headquarters leadership experience
• Experience supporting DoD clients
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar federal construction programs
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Royal Engineers and Consultants, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.