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Burns & McDonnell Deputy Program Manager - Water (Shreveport, LA) in Dallas, Texas
Description
Burns & McDonnell's rapidly growing Water Practice is in search of highly driven employee owners to support metropolitan water and wastewater utilities across the United States with implementation and delivery of major capital improvement programs. This position requires a self-driven individual to lead, direct, plan, organize, coordinate, and administer all programs, functions, and activities of a Project Management Office (PMO) under the broad direction of the Program Manager.
This individual will understand the requirements and goals of Burns & McDonnell’s clients and program stakeholders, embrace performance excellence, and seek continuous improvement and innovation. Candidates applying for this position must lead by example, inspiring a team to effectively implement program activities and successfully deliver projects. This role involves heavy client interface and directing the project delivery aspects of various programs and projects.
Candidates may also support or be responsible for the establishment and negotiation of scope, schedule, and fees with clients and sub-consultants, program planning, budgeting, the establishment of critical program objectives, negotiation of compliance schedules and terms with regulatory agencies, and developing and presenting program issues to regulatory agencies and the public.
This role will provide qualified individuals the opportunity to advance their skillsets in an active and exciting long-term program environment that will lead to other program leadership opportunities. This individual may serve as capture manager for related water pursuits and support other ongoing programs or projects as requested or as needed.
Responsibilities
Key functions of this position include:
Perform complex program/project management and contract administration functions
Provide managerial direction and support to professional and support staff during project delivery and execution, including project controls, data management, capital project delivery, public outreach, regulatory compliance, and construction management
Manage the provision of consulting and construction services
Manage project management staff and supporting consultants
Prepare reports related to programs, functions, and activities to provide financial and progress updates
Work to resolve conflicts that arise during the design and construction process
Develop an execution plan and schedule work plan based upon the approved capital improvement plan (CIP), identify specific tasks and assignments to be performed and coordinate with staff, consultants, and contractors to deliver the CIP
Hold staff, consultants, and contractors accountable for meeting budget, deliverable, and schedule requirements
Independently manage new, unusual problems and deviations encountered during the work
Evaluate and ensure work processes are documented, measurable and effective
Ensure that project management best practices are followed including change and risk management
Monitor work efforts, systems, and procedures to evaluate the effectiveness
Take appropriate action with staff and stakeholders to adjust workflow, staffing, operations, procedures, and methods to meet requirements
Work with internal and external stakeholders exhibiting drive and commitment to providing excellent client service and delivery
Establish and maintain effective working relations with client representatives, program stakeholders, and PMO staff
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Licensed professional engineer with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of experience with at least 5 years of progressively responsible project management experience; however, the completion of advanced degrees may be substituted for work experience.
Candidate must have demonstrated experience supervising, directing, and managing teams to deliver projects.
Candidate must have capital planning and project delivery experience.
Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) by the Construction Management Association of America, is a plus.
Have outstanding written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to execute projects and coordinate the efforts of project teams
Ability to work under pressure and meet firm deadlines
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Familiarity with federal and state regulatory programs related to CSO and SSO control is a plus.
Candidate shall have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled Veteran
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-LA-Shreveport
Other Locations US-TX-Houston, US-TX-Dallas, US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time
Req ID: 213320
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