Federal Program Manager / Central Division Federal Sector Leader

Kleinfelder Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a senior Federal Program Manager to lead market growth, program delivery, and client engagement across the Central Division. The role focuses on expanding Kleinfelder's Federal market presence through client development, capture planning, and pursuit leadership while ensuring successful execution of complex programs.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of PM/PC experience in the US Federal sector, with strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of related work experience and a bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience with 8+ years in US Federal market.
• Demonstrated success managing large, multi-disciplinary projects and programs.
• Experience leading high-value pursuits/proposals and preparing technical reports/work plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-discipline projects (Federal and non-Federal) through full lifecycle.
• Manage project/program financial performance, risk, resources, and quality control.
• Drive Federal sector growth through target clients, contracts, funding opportunities, and strategic pursuits.
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal clients, partners, and stakeholders to grow market presence.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop capture strategies and position for opportunities.
• Support major pursuits through identification, client engagement, and proposal development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team building

Client management

Strategic planning

Budget management

Risk management

Market development

Education

Professional registration (PE, PG) or equivalent

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Delivery Management Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Do you have a passion for managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and exceeding client expectations? Our delivery management professionals are involved in project delivery from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, and closeout. Each phase requires strong attention to detail while communicating with internal and external stakeholders. Do you have a proven track record in managing goals and objectives? Consider joining our team and work with peers who have vast industry knowledge and experience solving complex problems.

The Federal sector represents a strategic growth opportunity for Kleinfelder. To accelerate our expansion within this sector, Red River Area is seeking a dynamic Federal Program Manager to also serve as the Central Division Federal Sector Leader to lead market growth, business development, and delivery of large-scale, multi-discipline federal projects across the Central Division. The role is responsible for expanding Kleinfelder's Federal market presence through client development, capture planning, and pursuit leadership, while ensuring successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary federal programs and projects. Success in this role will be measured by market growth, client satisfaction, project performance, and development of internal teams.

Role 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.

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%).

This position may be based anywhere within Kleinfelder's Central Division geographic footprint, but the Red River Area (TX/OK) is preferred.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

• Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:

• We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)