Senior Project Manager - Federal Services

Black & Veatch Corporation; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable infrastructure seeks a Sr. Project Manager to oversee federal services projects. This role involves managing project execution, client relations, and business development, ensuring compliance and satisfaction while navigating complex government contracts.

Benefits

401K match

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holiday time

Tuition reimbursement

Performance-based bonus program

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in Federal and/or Government Project Management.
• Experience in managing facilities and infrastructure projects for DOD agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of small to large Design Services projects.
• Lead teams of multi-discipline professionals.
• Support business capture processes by leading proposal teams.

Skills

Project Management

Client Satisfaction

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Job description

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.

Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.

Req Id : 108935

Opportunity Type :Staff

Relocation eligible :No

Full time/Part time :Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As the Sr. Project Manager - Federal Services, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage all aspects of small to large Design Services projects, including risk to cost, schedule, and quality
• Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction phase service scopes in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction
• Manage and lead teams of multi-discipline professionals
• Identify requirements for the successful staffing of the project and coordinates staffing with discipline Department Managers
• Coordinate and integrate the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction phase services, and commissioning elements of the project, including the activities of all third-party companies contributing to a project
• Support business capture processes by leading proposal teams for the successful response to client requests for proposal
• Support many aspects of Business Development in a “seller doer” role with an emphasis on client satisfaction and repeat business. Actively leads Black & Veatch’s participation in the Federal CPARS contractor evaluation system which is key to qualifying for future work with all Government entities.
• Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DOD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and many private companies in the Federal arena where Black & Veatch frequently teams for project execution in joint venture (JV) roles or utilizes a sub/prime contracting arrangement.

Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

This is a HYBRID opportunity with expected requirements of three days in office per week.

Please note: This role may require significant travel CONUS and OCONUS as needed to meet project and client requirements, and other internal/external functions. When not travelling, this role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office.

The Team

The Black & Veatch Federal Services is grounded in history and engineering the future. We have 100+ years of experience supporting the Federal government and are dedicated to employing talented and passionate professionals. Our vision is to be the greatest infrastructure solutions provider delivering top tier and high-quality design and engineering services to the Federal government. Our primary areas of focus include: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) and Classified Design Services, Construction Designer of Record (DOR) Services, Environmental Services, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services.

Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DOD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) and many private companies in the Federal arena where Black & Veatch frequently teams for project execution in joint venture (JV) roles or utilizes a sub/prime contracting arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

Typical monthly duties will include responsibility for client interface on all assigned projects, proposal support for new sales, typical project management duties including project profitability reporting, staffing oversight, schedule and progress control, quality, safety, and project status reporting. All are accomplished with support of the project team depending on the magnitude of the assigned projects. This position provides ample opportunity to coordinate with other B&V Federal offices and to coordinate with other Black & Veatch Business Units

• Manages small to large projects
• Manages one to a few clients and/or projects
• Obtains new/repeat business
• Manages project risk

Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project. Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in managing facilities and infrastructure projects for DOD agencies, including developing qualifications packages, understanding and implementing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), negotiating, executing and invoicing cost plus and fixed price task orders, and delivering both full design projects and design-build requests for proposals (RFPs).

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Typically 10 years experience in Federal and/or Government Project Management
• 10 years Energy Experience
• Security Clearance preferred
• Certified Energy Manager Preferred

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.
• This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
• 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.

Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 002

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