Federal Project Manager

Federal Project Manager

The Federal Project Manager will function in a project leadership capacity on Department of Defense contracts. In this role you will:

• Manage multiple small to medium sized Services projects
• Manage multiple Federal clients and/or projects
• Support aspects of Business Development Obtaining new/repeat business on medium size projects; supports contract negotiations with client peers
• Reduce risk to B&V by managing profit on fixed price engineering projects, managing risk implementing new technology or working with new clients
• Act as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individuals comprising this team may vary by project.

*This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement. The ideal candidate will be located in one of the eligible locations listed on this job posting. Candidates located near any Black & Veatch office may be considered. For a full list of our U.S. Offices, please visit

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years' experience working with A/E design teams associated with the U.S. Department of Defense
• Experience with full project lifecycle from proposal to design to construction
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA)
• Experience with AFCEC, NAVFAC and/or USACE
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
• Experience with Business Development, Business Acumen, Execution and Leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple small to medium sized Services projects, and/or a small EPC project.
• Manages multiple clients and/or projects.
• Obtains new/repeat business on medium size projects; supports contract negotiations with client peers.
• Manages risk which may include fixed price engineering, new technology or new clients.
• Business Development - Identifies client requirements. Develops and maintains relationships with clients.
• Lead project team preparing and presenting project estimates and proposals including scope, cost, and schedule according to client requirements and bid processes.
• Business Acumen - Negotiates contract commercial terms. Manages project budgets, costs, and receivables. Manages contracts and legal issues. Analyzes and reports health metrics as a basis for improvement. Applies knowledge of policies and regulations to project scope. Builds relationships with key stakeholders. Applies value creation.
• Execution - Utilize B&V project management phases & methodology including, project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closeout to direct work. Manages changes and risk on scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety based on available resources and client requirements. Manages constructability and procurement. Manages warranty plan.
• Leadership - Communicates clear expectations, goals, and vision. Manages performance of direct reports. Motivates, coaches, and mentors professionals. Delegates project work. Manages conflict and collaboration to achieve results.
• Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Certifications None specified

Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Professional office environment with potential for limited site visits to Federal and mission critical facilities. Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Competencies Builds networks Develops talent Customer focus Directs work Drives vision and purpose Financial acumen Manages complexity Manages conflict Tech savvy Values differences Business insight

Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 017