Deputy Program Manager-DC Area

About the position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. In this role you will have the opportunity to manage a program with very large or complex inter-related projects or multiple moderate size projects, representing multisector Capital Improvement Plans ranging from hundreds of millions to more than $1B in total capital value. You will represent the owner in managing 3rd party designers and constructors and be responsible for all aspects of the program including all phases of planning and execution of a Capital Improvement Plan.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and direction to B&V project managers, construction managers, program professionals and subcontractors.
• Operates in complex management environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Interacts with senior government or public officials and/or executive level clients on significant project matters.
• Manage and supervise complex engineering design or construction by 3rd parties as owner's representative.
• Prepares and delivers presentations in support of client's programs.
• Assesses and actively manages risk on behalf of client and B&V.
• Routinely resolves high risk or very difficult issues with significant scope, schedule and or financial impact.
• Develops and reviews cost estimates and provides cost management throughout the program execution.
• Applies advanced understanding and application of project management core processes and methodologies.
• Utilizes lessons learned to strengthen B&V's program management processes, procedures and tools.
• Assembles, trains and mentors staff using internal and external resources.

Requirements

• 9+ years in a senior project and/or program management role; PM, EM, Planning, Project Controls, etc.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• MSc Eng. or MBA or similar.
• Active P.E., PgMP, or PMP.
• Utility Manager or Program Manager with experience managing CIP projects from >$1.5M to $10M+ construction value in any of these sectors: Stormwater, Roads, Parks, of W/WW Facility or Linear projects; at least 1 project > $10M construction value.
• Previous experience leading or overseeing design of at least 5 concurrent design projects in any of the following sectors: Stormwater/drainage, Roads and/or Bridges, Parks & Rec Facilities, W/WW Treatment Facilities or Linear infrastructure.

Benefits

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