Deputy Program Manager

Deputy Program Manager

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. 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.

The opportunity in this role will allow you 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. Represent the owner in managing third party designers and constructors. Represent the organization as the primary contact on contracts and projects. Be responsible for all aspects of the program including all phases of planning and execution of a capital improvement plan. Lead multi-disciplinary teams to respond to client priorities.

This role will be a part of BV Operations. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability for professionals to move where their skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities. Within BV Operations, this role will be a part of the Civil Infrastructure sub-discipline and will be focused on the design, procurement and construction of a variety of water infrastructure support efforts including, but not limited to treatment facilities, conveyance/collection systems, and program management.

Key responsibilities include providing oversight and direction to B&V project managers, construction managers, program professionals and subcontractors. Operate in complex management environments with multiple stakeholders. Interact with senior government or public officials and/or executive level clients on significant project matters. Manage and supervise complex engineering design or construction by third 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.

Preferred qualifications include 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 one project > $10M construction value. Previous experience leading or overseeing design of at least five 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.

Minimum qualifications include 9+ years in a senior project and/or program management role; PM, EM, planning, project controls, etc.