Deputy Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and technical direction to professional and support staff during project execution
• Establish project teams and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines
• Manage program planning, budgeting, and the establishment of critical objectives
• Manage all aspects of project communication and maximize project profitability
• Support and lead negotiations with regulatory agencies and present program issues to the public
• Assist in the development of new and existing clients by negotiating scope, schedule, and fees
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and recruitment support for junior staff
• Lead internal and external project risk reviews
• Promote and follow company safety protocols on all projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of applicable experience
• Strong project and program management skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment and work overtime on short notice
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline project team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software
• Technical leadership in wastewater collection, conveyance, treatment, or stormwater management
• Experience with capital planning and project delivery (design and construction)
• Familiarity with public utilities and water/wastewater regulatory actions such as Consent Decrees
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory programs related to CSO and SSO control

About the Company

Burns & McDonnell's Water Practice provides program management and capital program assistance services for large-scale water and wastewater utilities. The Shreveport team manages significant long-term capital investments, including the Clean Water Shreveport and Renew Shreveport programs.