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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 ...

The Central Region of HDR Architecture is in search of a Federal Architecture Principal to join our growing practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative ...

Job Type Full-time Description Chevo is hiring a Federal Management Analyst to join our expanding firm. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the ...

Detailer (Federal Programs)

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

$13 - $15.50/hr

The Federal Programs Detailer is responsible for the technical execution, coordination, and compliance review of federal and government projects from award through release for ordering. This role ...

Federal Account Executive Location US-DC-Washington ID 2026-9824 Category Sales Position Type Full-Time Employee Type Regular Location Type Remote The Company Serving the People Who Serve the People ...

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 ...

As we continue to expand our Federal business we are looking for a dynamic Solutions Consultant focused on the Federal Civilian market. The focus of the Solution Consulting organization is to create ...

Description Chevo is hiring a Federal Management Analyst to join our expanding firm. This position provides the opportunity for significant client interaction by learning the client's business and ...

Federal Government acquisition process. • Specific knowledge of U.S. Navy infrastructure, operations, processes, or logistics systems is highly preferred. • Passion for technology and its ...

Federal Contracts Manager

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$90K - $121K/yr

The Federal Contracts Manager is a key position responsible for overseeing the full federal contracting process, including supporting pre-award proposal development, leading negotiations, contract ...

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 ...

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 ...

As a Director, Federal Affairs, you will help grow our federal advocacy strategy-helping promote meaningful policy outcomes that impact millions of members nationwide. This is a relationship-driven ...

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 ...

JOB SUMMARY Key to success in the Federal Work Study position is to maintain a high level of integrity while working within Ancora or any outside organization. The Federal Work Study student must be ...

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Federal Project Manager

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


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8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

61st of 351 rated engineering


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 : 115198

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & 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 one.

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.

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 one.

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 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, Environmental Services, and Integrated (multi subcontract) Services. 
Typical client base includes Department of Defense (DoD), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE), United States Air Force (NAVFAC), 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

The Federal Project Manager will function in a project leadership capacity on Department of Defense contracts. In this role you will:

  • Manage multiple small to medium sized Services projects
  • Manage multiple Federal clients and/or projects
  • Support aspects of Business Development Obtaining new/repeat business on medium size projects; supports contract negotiations with client peers
  • Reduce risk to B&V by managing profit on fixed price engineering projects, managing risk implementing new technology or working with new clients
  • Act as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individuals comprising this team may vary by project.

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

The ideal candidate will be located in one of the eligible locations listed on this job posting. Candidates located near any Black & Veatch office may be considered. For a full list of our U.S. Offices, please visit www.bv.com/offices. 

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have prior experience with facilities and infrastructure projects for DOD, Air Force, and/or other Federal agencies/entities such as USACE, including developing qualifications packages, implementing UFC and FC requirements into DoD projects, understanding and implementing Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), and experience with full design projects (design-bid-build).  We are looking for candidates with:

  • 10+ years' experience working with A/E design teams associated with the U.S. Department of Defense
  • Experience with full project lifecycle from proposal to design to construction
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA)
  • Experience with AFCEC, NAVFAC and/or USACE
  • Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
  • Experience with Business Development, Business Acumen, Execution and Leadership as referenced in the Key Responsibilities below
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.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manages multiple small to medium sized Services projects, and/or a small EPC project. 
  • Manages multiple clients and/or projects. 
  • Obtains new/repeat business on medium size projects; supports contract negotiations with client peers. 
  • Manages risk which may include fixed price engineering, new technology or new clients.
  • Business Development - Identifies client requirements. Develops and maintains relationships with clients. Lead project team preparing and presenting project estimates and proposals including scope, cost, and schedule according to client requirements and bid processes.
  • Business Acumen - Negotiates contract commercial terms. Manages project budgets, costs, and receivables. Manages contracts and legal issues. Analyzes and reports health metrics as a basis for improvement. Applies knowledge of policies and regulations to project scope. Builds relationships with key stakeholders. Applies value creation.
  • Execution - Utilize B&V project management phases & methodology including, project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closeout to direct work. Manages changes and risk on scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety based on available resources and client requirements. Manages constructability and procurement. Manages warranty plan.
  • Leadership - Communicates clear expectations, goals, and vision. Manages performance of direct reports. Motivates, coaches, and mentors professionals. Delegates project work. Manages conflict and collaboration to achieve results.
Management Responsibilities
Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.
Certifications

None specified

Work Environment/Physical Demands
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Professional office environment with potential for limited site visits to Federal and mission critical facilities.
  • 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.
Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Competencies
Builds networks
Develops talent
Customer focus
Directs work
Drives vision and purpose
Financial acumen
Manages complexity
Manages conflict
Tech savvy
Values differences
Business insight
Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of that success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $126,236.00 - $214,599.00


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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies 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.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915