Deputy Program Manager - Water (Louisiana)

Shreveport:

The WTR practice is seeking candidates interested in serving as Deputy Program Manager in Shreveport, Louisiana. Since 2019, Burns & McDonnell has served as the City’s program manager for the Clean Water Shreveport (CWS) program, representing a total water and wastewater capital investment of more than $2 billion over the next 20 years through the City’s Department of Water & Sewerage. The CWS capital program includes specific projects covering a wide range of technical elements, including wastewater collection, conveyance, pumping, storage, and treatment, as well as drinking water distribution, pumping, storage, and treatment. The integrated team of approximately 30 full-time-equivalent (FTE) professionals consists of staff from BMcD and three local subconsultants. Services provided include program management and administration; program/project controls; public outreach and communications; system planning; asset data management; utility engineering; project delivery, including design and construction administration; and regulatory and financial consulting. BMcD services on the CWS program are currently provided by staff across a wide range of disciplines and locations in the WTR, CDB, and 1898 practices. The CWS program is expected to continue for at least another decade. Beginning in 2024, Burns & McDonnell was selected to deliver a new Renew Shreveport program with the Public Works Department that includes $125 million in roadway, drainage, and bridge projects over the next 5 years. BMcD TRN staff will support the Renew Shreveport program under the onsite BMcD program management team. Shreveport’s capital programs will continue for at least another decade due to needs, funding commitments and regulatory compliance requirements. Our services are expected to continue through regular contract renewals.

The candidate will provide overall program leadership in support of the Program Manager to deliver the Clean Water Shreveport and Renew Shreveport programs. This is a full-time position working from the program management office in Shreveport, Louisiana. Required skills include water/wastewater engineering, project/program management, the ability to drive tasks, activities, and projects from concept to completion, and the ability to work collaboratively with client and team stakeholders. Preferred experience includes familiarity with public utilities; water/wastewater regulatory actions such as Consent Decrees; utility financial planning and budgeting; and presenting complex information to non-technical audiences. Specific day-to-day responsibilities will be determined through collaboration with the Program Manager.

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program
• Minimum of five (5) years of applicable experience required
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Strong project management skills and a strategic perspective preferred
• Proven collaboration, facilitation, and organization problem solving skills in previous roles.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, lead and manage change thoughtfully and positively.
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing visions that have brought positive impact.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, poise, and discernment; capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered. 
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, preferably in the areas of wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment; water supply distribution and treatment; and stormwater management.
• Capital planning and project delivery experience, including design and construction is preferred.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory programs related to CSO and SSO control and familiarity with current wet-weather overflow technologies for CSO and SSO control is a plus.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementing organizational management methodologies and tools is a plus.
• Experience and familiarity with corporate human resources policies is a plus.