Deputy Program Manager-DC Area Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch - Arlington, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Deputy Program Manager will oversee large and complex inter-related projects or multiple moderate size projects within the Capital Improvement Plans, managing total capital values ranging from hundreds of millions to over $1 billion. This role involves representing the owner in managing third-party designers and constructors, ensuring all phases of planning and execution are effectively handled, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet client priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a program with very large or complex inter-related projects or multiple moderate size projects.
• Represent the owner in managing 3rd party designers and constructors.
• Act as the primary contact on contracts and projects for the organization.
• Oversee all aspects of the program including planning and execution of a Capital Improvement Plan.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to respond to client priorities.
• Provide oversight and direction to project managers, construction managers, program professionals, and subcontractors.
• Interact with senior government or public officials and executive level clients on significant project matters.
• Manage and supervise complex engineering design or construction by 3rd parties as owner's representative.
• Prepare and deliver presentations in support of client's programs.
• Assess and actively manage risk on behalf of client and B&V.
• Resolve high risk or difficult issues with significant scope, schedule, or financial impact.
• Develop and review cost estimates and provide cost management throughout the program execution.
• Apply advanced understanding and application of project management core processes and methodologies.
• Utilize lessons learned to strengthen B&V's program management processes, procedures, and tools.
• Assemble, train, and mentor staff using internal and external resources.

Requirements

• 9+ years in a senior project and/or program management role; PM, EM, Planning, Project Controls, etc.
• Active P.E., PgMP, or PMP certification is required.
• Experience managing Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) with construction values from >$1.5M to $10M+ in sectors such as Stormwater, Roads, Parks, or W/WW Facilities.

Nice-to-haves

• MSc Eng. or MBA or similar degree.
• Previous experience leading or overseeing design of at least 5 concurrent design projects in sectors like Stormwater/drainage, Roads and/or Bridges, Parks & Rec Facilities, or W/WW Treatment Facilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Benefits starting day 1
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• Performance-based bonus program
• Wellness program