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Deputy Program Manager

Black & Veatch

The Role

Overview

Oversee large multi‑project capital improvement programs and manage design/construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • program management
  • cost management
  • risk management
  • stakeholder coordination
  • team leadership
  • owner representation

Tasks

-Provides oversight and direction to B&V project managers,construction managers, program professionals andsubcontractors -Represent the owner in managing 3rd party designers and constructors -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 -Develops and reviews cost estimates and provides cost management throughout the program execution, -Assembles, trains and mentors staff using internal and external resources. -Prepares and delivers presentations in support of client's programs. -Lead multi-disciplinary teams to respond to client priorities -Manage and supervise complex engineering design or construction by 3rd parties as owner's representative -Be responsible for all aspects of the program including: all phases of planning and execution of a Capital Improvement Plan -Represent the organization as the primary contact on contracts and projects -Utilizes lessons learned to strengthen B&V's program management processes, procedures and tools. -Assesses and actively manages risk on behalf of client and B&V. -Operates in complex management environments with multiple stakeholders. -Interacts with senior government or public officials and/or executive level clients on significant project matters. -Routinely resolves high risk or very difficult issues with significant scope, schedule and or financial impact.

Requirements

  • msc eng
  • pmp
  • project management
  • program manager
  • cip projects
  • 9+ years

What You Bring

-MSc Eng. or MBA or similar -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. -Previous experience leading or overseeing design of at least 5 concurrent design projects in any of the followingsectors: Stormwater/drainage , Roads and/or Bridges, Parks & Rec Facilities, W/WW Treatment Facilities or Linear infrastructure -Applies advanced understanding and application of project management core processes and methodologies. -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. -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; atleast 1 project > $10M construction value -9+ years in a senior project and/or program management role; PM, EM, Planning, Project Controls, etc. -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).

Benefits

-Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Company

About Black & Veatch

-Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors. -The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities. -It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations. -Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.

Sector Specialisms

Power Delivery

Fuels

Power Generation

Water Solutions

Communications

Renewable Energy

Smart Grids

Digital Infrastructure

Environmental

Air Quality

Water Quality

Natural Capital

Climate Change

Infrastructure

Engineering

Procurement

Construction Management

Consulting

Project Management

Asset Modernization

Decommissioning

Levees and Flood Control

Pump Stations

Right-of-Way and Permitting

Remediation and Resiliency Projects

Visa Sponsorship

-visa sponsorship not available.

Security Clearance

-pre‑employment may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.