Job Description

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , 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. #LI-TF1

The Team

The  Black & Veatch Federal Business 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, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services.  

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. 

The Opportunity

B&V Federal seeks an enthusiastic, articulate and motivated Project Manager to manage projects primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) and Weapons System Contractor clients. 

Projects likely include design of new or renovated facilities such as interceptor and radar facilities, operations control and communication facilities, maintenance facilities, and infrastructure such as roadways, electrical power generation and distribution, and other utilities at diverse US and International locations. A priority for our team is expanding our Federal A/E areas of focus using a variety of contract vehicles, including Architecture/Engineering (A/E) IDIQ, MATOC, SATOC and MACC (D/B) for Air Force (AFCEC), Army (USACE), Navy (NAVFAC), and other DoD components. The successful candidate will demonstrate successful experience with DoD clients delivering A/E programs and projects, including management of geographically dispersed, multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams comprised of engineers, architects, designers, and subcontractors.

As the  Project Manager of Missile Defense Agency Support , you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage all aspects of small to medium 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 small 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 lead Black & Veatch’s participation in the Federal CPARS contractor evaluation system which is key to qualifying for future work with all Government entities 
• 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. Candidates located near any may be considered. 

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, minimally complex projects.
• Manages one to a few clients and/or projects.
• Obtains new/repeat business on small projects. 
• Manages minimal risk.

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 5 years experience in Federal and/or Government Project Management
• Security Clearance

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.

Certifications

Licensed Engineer or Architect is preferred. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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.

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