Deputy Program Manager – Water (Virginia)

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s rapidly growing Water Practice is in search of Deputy Program Managers for key assignments across the United States. This position requires self-driven individuals responsible for program management and capital program assistance services of large capital programs or strategic consulting/advisor engagements. The candidate will focus on working with Senior Leadership to develop business, building engineering and construction capabilities, and managing major initiatives for wastewater and water utilities. This includes helping to grow the Water Practice in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell’s core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety, and overall outstanding 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 for 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.

Program Description:

WV – DEP

The WTR practice is seeking candidates interested in serving as Deputy Program Manager for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Design-Build Pilot Program. With work commencing in October 2024, Burns & McDonnell will serve as WV DEP’s Owner Advisor, providing support to WV DEP as they deliver abandoned mine lands projects for the first time via progressive and fixed-price design build methods. WV DEP is responsible for delivering projects associated with land reclamation and restoration due to legacy and post-law coal mining. The design-build pilot program includes projects covering a wide range of technical elements, including mine portal and shaft closure, stream restoration, acid mine drainage, heavy civil earthworks, and pressure grouting. Services provided include program management and administration; program/project controls; design-build procurement support; stakeholder engagement; preconstruction and estimating; and technical and construction-related support. BMcD services will be provided by staff across a wide range of disciplines and locations across several GPs. WV DEP’s design-build pilot program is a “proof of concept” pilot aimed at demonstrating design-build as a delivery method that can be leveraged in support of a $2.5B plan for mine site restoration across the state.

The candidate will provide overall program leadership in support of the Program Manager. This is a part-to-full time position whereupon the Deputy Program Manager will flex to meet the needs of the program and otherwise provide support to the Program Manager on other similar active projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The candidate will be expected to work on location at WVDEP’s Fayetteville, West Virginia regional office on an as-needed basis and may otherwise be located out of Burns & McDonnell’s Arlington or Richmond offices. WV DEP’s office is located a stone’s throw from the New River Gorge National Park and the region offers abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, including some of the best whitewater in the country.Required skills include water/environmental engineering, project/program management, the ability to drive tasks, activities, and projects from concept to completion, and the ability to work collaboratively with client and team stakeholders. Preferred experience includes familiarity with public agencies; understanding and experience with design-build delivery methods; and presenting complex information to non-technical audiences. Specific day-to-day responsibilities will be determined through collaboration with the Program Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program
• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience required
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner’s, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline 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 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.

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

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