Indo-Pacific Delivery Leader & Program Manager

CDM Smith; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Delivery Leader / Program Manager to lead and expand our federal construction portfolio in the Indo-Pacific region. You will develop pursuit strategies, manage complex projects, and build strong client relationships across Hawaii, Guam, and broader Indo-Pacific areas.

As a senior leader, you will oversee schedules, budgets, staffing, risk management, and profitability, while collaborating with sales to scope new work. Travel up to 50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 10 years of related experience required.
• 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 and bidding tactics.
• Plan and conduct work using engineering/construction techniques and criteria.
• Create project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives.
• Prepare detailed statements of work and obtain approvals from stakeholders.
• Assess project risk and outline mitigation solutions.
• Manage project costs and profitability; identify residual risk.
• Monitor project status and risks; escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage changes in requirements and schedule.
• Develop staffing plans and manage project resources and outside vendors.
• Ensure client relationships and satisfaction; support scoping and costing of new work.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Project management

Communication

Planning

Negotiation

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Delivery Leader / Program Manager to lead and expand our federal construction portfolio in the Indo-Pacific region. You will develop pursuit strategies, manage complex projects, and build strong client relationships across Hawaii, Guam, and broader Indo-Pacific areas.

As a senior leader, you will oversee schedules, budgets, staffing, risk management, and profitability, while collaborating with sales to scope new work. Travel up to 50% may be required.