Deputy Federal Program Manager

 

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Deputy Federal Program Manager with 10-20 years of project and/or program management experience with federal, municipal, or private infrastructure engineering in our Manchester or Portsmouth, NH offices, or Reading, MA. This position will support Weston & Sampson’s federal program which includes a single-award A/E utilities engineering contract as the prime consultant through NAVFAC MidAtlantic and multiple A/E contracts as a subconsultant prime A/E firms on contracts with USACE and NAVFAC. The position will lead teams of multidisciplinary engineers in the preparation of proposals for planning, design, and construction administration of infrastructure projects for our federal clients primarily in New England, but along the East Coast from Florida to Maine. This position interfaces with our federal programs leader and in a project management capacity with our clients on a wide range of disciplines including structural, architectural, MEP, geotechnical, site civil, stormwater, surveying, and permitting specialists and subconsultants.

 

What you’ll do:

• Oversee day-to-day execution of federal projects to ensure contractual and operational objectives are satisfied.
• Develop expectations and monitors budget, schedule, and quality.
• Provide quality control on all deliverables.
• Coordinate resources and activities between project execution teams.
• Institute project execution strategies and objectives.
• Lead project execution team staff.
• Develop task order proposals.
• Serve as Project Manager on key, select task orders where skill set aligns with project scope.
• Grow federal programs by supporting and leading IDIQ pursuits for USACE and NAVFAC to include teaming, development of strategic partnerships, and preparation of proposal text given knowledge of federal contracting.
• Assess opportunities and define project scope, schedule, and fee, as well as determine work procedures and staffing and subconsultant assignments
• Supervise, train, and mentor engineering and non-technical support staff.
• Pursue new work opportunities through established client relationships, market sector awareness, and competitive pursuits, including participation in proposal development and interviews / presentations.
• Participate in professional organizations and technical committees.

 

What you will bring:

• BS in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MS preferred
• PE license in any state in the United States
• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience working with municipal and/or federal clients in engineering or project management roles, including on utilities or multidisciplinary projects such as:
  • Water, wastewater, stormwater conveyance, distribution and/or treatment
  • Building design
  • Low, medium, and/or high voltage power including transmission and distribution systems, and/or substations
  • Compressed air, gas, steam, and/or HVAC systems
  • Power plants
  • Marine structures
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Managing technical and support staff,
  • Working as direct client manager,
  • Overseeing multiple projects concurrently,
  • Adhering to project budgets, tracking financial performance, and managing invoicing, and
  • Preparing competitive proposals and leading interview teams.
• Cost estimating experience.
• Have strong communication skills (oral and written) and be able to remain organized with multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Adept at interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, team leadership, and presentations.
• Active member of relevant industry associations.
• Possessing high ethical standards, committed to producing high quality deliverables, and a commitment to teamwork, respect, and integrity.

 

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Overview

Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 1,000 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces di