A well-established global engineering and construction firm is seeking a Senior Program Manager based in Hawaii to lead and grow federal construction programs across the Indo-Pacific region.
This role is ideal for a senior construction leader who understands the realities of building in Hawaii and the Pacific — logistics, federal stakeholders, remote sites, labor constraints, and long-term client relationships. You'll oversee complex vertical and horizontal construction projects for U.S. Government clients while helping shape future work in the region.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Federal Program & Project Delivery
- Lead planning and execution of federal construction programs across Hawaii, Guam, and the broader Indo-Pacific.
- Define project scope, schedules, budgets, and delivery strategies based on Pacific-region experience.
- Develop SOWs, WBSs, and execution plans aligned with federal contract requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal project controls, federal standards, and client expectations.
Risk, Cost & Schedule Management
- Identify and manage risks related to logistics, labor availability, schedule constraints, and cost escalation.
- Own program and project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, billing, and profitability.
- Review client invoices and subcontractor/vendor payments.
- Manage scope and schedule changes using formal change management processes.
Client & Relationship Management
- Act as a trusted delivery partner to federal clients in the Pacific.
- Manage expectations and ensure high-quality, on-time project delivery.
- Identify opportunities for change orders, repeat work, and program expansion.
- Support pre-positioning, pursuit, scoping, and costing for future federal construction opportunities.
Team Leadership & Resource Management
- Lead multidisciplinary teams including local staff, mainland support, and Pacific-based subcontractors.
- Develop staffing plans and coordinate resources across multiple locations.
- Provide direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to project teams.
- Escalate performance, schedule, or risk issues as appropriate.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure safety planning reflects Hawaii and Pacific site conditions.
- Support internal and external audits and address corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with federal, client, and regulatory requirements.
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
- 15+ years of construction project or program management experience.
- Must have experience leading 25million+ projects
- Strong background in federal construction (vertical and/or horizontal).
- Experience working in Hawaii, Guam, or other Pacific locations.
- PMP (PMI), CCM, or DBIA certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- Willingness to travel across the Pacific (30-40%).
- Valid driver's license.