Construction Program Manager

Akahi Associates/Kako'o Services, LLC
  • Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Full-time
11 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Construction Program Manager to lead and oversee federal construction projects from inception through completion. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful project delivery, while also contributing to the strategic growth of the company through business development and internal infrastructure expansion. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with a strong background in federal contracting, construction management, and organizational development, with the ambition and capability to grow into an executive leadership role.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to shape the future of a growing federal contractor.
  • Direct pathway to executive leadership.
  • Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Responsibilities:

Program & Project Management

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple federal construction projects.
  • Ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), safety standards, and quality control.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
  • Oversee project documentation, reporting, and risk management.

Business Development

  • Identify and pursue new federal contracting opportunities (IDIQs, MATOCs, SATOCs, etc.).
  • Build and maintain beneficial relationships with government agencies and commercial partners.
  • Lead proposal development efforts, including technical writing, pricing strategies, and capture planning.

Company Infrastructure & Growth

  • Develop and implement internal systems, processes, and tools to support scalable operations.
  • Contribute to hiring, training, and mentoring of project and support staff.
  • Collaborate with leadership to shape company strategy, culture, and long-term vision.

Executive Leadership Path

  • Participate in strategic planning and high-level decision-making.
  • Demonstrate leadership in cross-functional initiatives and company-wide improvements.
  • Position yourself as a future executive by driving results, innovation, and organizational excellence.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in construction project/program management, with at least 3 years in federal contracting.
  • Proven track record of managing complex, multi-million-dollar construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement processes.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining both government agency and commercial relationships.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, if required.

 

Kahua Services LLC

Kahua Services is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service.

 

Kahua Services is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHonolulu, Hawaii
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Business Strategyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Managementunmatched
  • Construction Project Managementunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS)unmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)unmatched
  • Federal Contractsunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurseunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Product Pricingunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Developmentunmatched
  • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Risk Managementunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Security Clearanceunmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched

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