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Description

Burns & McDonnell's Water Practice is experiencing rapid growth and is seeking a motivated Deputy Program Manager to support the delivery of large-scale capital programs and strategic advisory services. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional with experience in program management and infrastructure development, particularly in the water and wastewater sectors. The Deputy Program Manager will work closely with senior leadership to advance business development efforts, enhance engineering and construction capabilities, and oversee key initiatives for utility clients. This position also plays a critical role in expanding the Water Practice in a dynamic, client-focused, and profitable way-guided by Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, integrity, safety, and exceptional service.

Specific areas of responsibility include the following:

• Provide managerial and technical direction to professional and support staff during project execution, including project controls, data management, capital project delivery, public outreach, regulatory compliance, and construction management.
• Establish project teams, coordinate activities of multiple disciplines, and ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Program planning, budgeting, and the establishment of critical objectives.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Must be able to manage results, maximize project profitability, manage billable hours on projects, and achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Support and lead negotiating compliance schedules and terms with regulatory agencies; develop and present program issues to regulatory agencies as well as the general public.
• Assist in the development of already established clients and new clients.
• Establishing and negotiating scope, schedule, and fees with clients and sub-consultants.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff. Assist in recruitment, mentoring, and retention of junior staff.
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Risk Department as required.
• Participate in and attend industry-associated conferences and/or committees.
• Develop relationships with other consultants and contractors to build possible teaming arrangements for future pursuits.
• Promote and follow Burns & McDonnell safety protocols on all projects.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program.
• Minimum of seven (7) years applicable experience required.
• Prior experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the water industry is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, and ability to work overtime on short notice.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective preferred.
• Proven collaboration, facilitation, and organization problem solving skills in previous roles.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage change thoughtfully and positively.
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing visions that have brought a positive impact.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, poise, and discernment; capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, preferably in the areas of wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment; water supply distribution and treatment; and stormwater management.
• Capital planning and project delivery experience, including design and construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory programs related to CSO and SSO control and familiarity with current wet-weather overflow technologies for CSO and SSO control is a plus.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing organizational management methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Experience and familiarity with corporate human resources policies is a plus.
• Strong experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-VA-Arlington

Other Locations US-VA-Norfolk, US-VA-Richmond

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 251812

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-VR #WTR