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WSP · 1 month ago

Federal Programs NAVFAC Project Director

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$183K/yr - $276K/yr

15+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Federal Programs NAVFAC Project Director to oversee AE services under Federal contracts and drive business opportunities within the Federal Programs Team, focusing on engineering, architecture, planning, and program management.

Responsibilities

Ensures adherence to Safety, Health, Environment, & Quality (SHEQ) requirements for all projects in their portfolio and aligned PMs

Works with WSP Federal Programs District Lead for Business Plan Forecast, ensuring that Project ETCs are forecasted accurate

Ensures compliance with all Quality policies, procedures, protocols and work instructions and appropriate use of all mandated project tools

Reviews and approves proposal/project contract documents, risk and pricing

Drives the delivery of budgeted Net Revenue for a portfolio of projects and aligned PMs. Enhances Net Revenue results through focus on change management, cash management and delivery of high-quality, value-added services to our clients

Reviews and approves Project Risk Register/Mitigation Plan, Project Execution Plan and the Project Quality Plan

Conducts Monthly Project Reviews on all projects and publishes the project review report with critical issues and actions

Attends internal WSP Administrative Project Reviews as required to discuss projects within their portfolio meeting the Administrative Project Review thresholds

Reviews accuracy of Project Estimate at Completion and addresses variances or issues with PMs

Monitors accounts receivable (AR) and unbilled revenue and works with PMs to address issues as needed

Ensures adherence to the Contracts Quality Plan including client expectations, client satisfaction reviews, and checks of deliverables and audits of the QC process

Ensures PMs work with Operational/Group/Design Leaders for assignment of appropriate staff to projects

Manages, coaches and provides skill and career development for aligned PMs

Provides technical guidance and expertise to lead teams for groups of projects or programs

Provides resource loading and oversees talent engagement of aligned PMs

Supports career development of PMs through the WSP Project Manager Training tools

Guides multi-discipline teams in making informed technical decisions

Fosters innovation and technical excellence of teams

Negotiates with vendors and prices with stakeholders

Identifies opportunities to improve processes and coordinates with Project Delivery Leader and Director of Federal Property and Buildings to implement them

Ensures succession plans are in place for individuals in key roles and recommends hiring and terminations of PMs in coordination with others

Approves time and expense for aligned PMs

Assists the PM and Client Account Sponsors, Leads, and/or Managers with Client management and satisfaction

Collaborates with staff in other WSP Sectors, Regions, and National and Regional leadership with a focus on a ‘one-WSP’ delivery mindset

Direct Reports – Project Managers (eventually 4 to 5 or more PMs). May serve as Sr PM on some projects as well

Qualification

Civil EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringFederal ContractingProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningClient ManagementRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Architecture or related degree

Minimum 15+ years of successful experience proposing on, negotiating fee proposals, and delivering Architectural & Engineering (AE) planning, design, and AE construction-phase oversight services on projects under U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) IDIQ contracts (more favorable if such experience is for NAVFAC IDIQs)

7+ years' experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering/architectural teams

Professional registration US licensed Architect or Engineer

Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret level Security Clearance

Strong knowledge and overall understanding of Navy clients; US contracting industry; knowledge of Federal budgeting, industry business drivers and motivators

Experience leading strategy and marketing for Federal acquisitions; demonstrated experience in working with cross-functional teams and a variety of stakeholders, and in developing and executing strategies to deliver business results

Excellent knowledge and experience of servicing client needs and effective program planning and execution

Demonstrated track record of managing large and complex opportunities and pursuits, as well as smaller task orders

Strong business development skills with attention to win strategies and differentiators to support Client Account Sponsors, Leads, and/or Managers, as needed

Strong negotiation skills

Proven ability to communicate and under limited time constraints

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Preferred

Active US Government issued Secret level Security Clearance

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

WSP

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We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

Founded in 2011

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees