Senior Program Manager

About the job Senior Program Manager 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 DeliveryLead planning and execution of federal construction programs across Hawaiʻi, 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 ManagementIdentify 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 ManagementAct 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 ManagementLead 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 & ComplianceEnsure safety planning reflects Hawaiʻi 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+ projectsStrong 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.