• Program Manager

    Actalent (Pasadena, MD)


    Job Title: Program Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Manager to lead strategic business development and proposal efforts for federal design-build and design-bid-build construction projects. This role is ideal for a dynamic professional with a strong engineering background and proven experience in federal contracting, proposal management, and cross-functional team leadership.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead a team of two in the development, review, and submission of proposals in response to Government RFPs for design-build and design-bid-build projects.

    + Maintain and manage a multi-year business development pipeline for global Engineering Solutions opportunities.

    + Prepare and submit responses to Government capabilities statements and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).

    + Regularly utilize federal procurement platforms such as GovWin to identify and track new business opportunities.

    + Ensure executive leadership is informed and aligned on strategic pursuits and pipeline developments.

    + Coordinate with Joint Venture partners through regular meetings to align on JV proposal strategies and execution.

    + Supervise one FTE responsible for maintaining internal systems, including task order proposal tracking (Procore), document repository (SharePoint), and sales tracking database (Salesforce).

    + Oversee the preparation and timely submission of price proposals for project modifications.

    + Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations Directors to resolve complex project execution challenges.

    + Apply engineering expertise to address design-build issues and provide Quality Control support as needed.

    + Represent the company in Director-level client meetings and other engagements as directed by the VP of Engineering Solutions.

    Essential Skills

    + Program management

    + Construction

    + Construction management

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)

    + Minimum 7 years of experience in federal contracting, program management, or construction proposal development

    + Strong understanding of federal procurement processes and platforms (e.g., GovWin, SAM.gov)

    + Experience with collaborative tools such as Procore, SharePoint, and Salesforce

    + Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

     

    Work Environment

     

    Remote

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.