Senior Construction Program Lead for Complex Projects

CDM Smith; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Program Manager based in Louisiana to lead complex programs and guide multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes. The role requires coordinating project managers, technical teams, clients, and stakeholders while overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

Willingness to relocate is expected. The position also involves business development support, mentoring staff, and advancing program management best practices across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of related program or project management experience.
• Travel may be required domestically or internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex multi-disciplinary programs and teams.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk.
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Support business development and client pursuits.
• Mentor staff and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across functions and external partners.

Skills

Corporate governance

Organization design

Accounting principles

Finance

Supply chain

Organizational management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Senior Program Manager based in Louisiana to lead complex programs and guide multidisciplinary teams to successful outcomes. The role requires coordinating project managers, technical teams, clients, and stakeholders while overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.

Willingness to relocate is expected. The position also involves business development support, mentoring staff, and advancing program management best practices across the firm.