Deputy Program Manager-DC Area

Black & Veatch - Arlington, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

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 aspects of the program are executed effectively, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet client priorities.

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

• MSc Eng. or MBA or similar qualification.
• Active P.E., PgMP, or PMP certification.
• 9+ years in a senior project and/or program management role; PM, EM, Planning, Project Controls, etc.
• Experience managing CIP projects with construction values from >$1.5M to $10M+ in sectors such as Stormwater, Roads, Parks, or W/WW Facility.

Nice-to-haves

• Utility Manager or Program Manager experience with at least 1 project > $10M construction value.
• 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, W/WW Treatment Facilities or Linear infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Benefits starting day 1
• Flexible working environment