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POSITION DESCRIPTION

The individual hired for this position will serve in the role of Deputy Program Manager for HGL’s U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District clients. The primary role is to support the Program Manager by leading the development, capture, award, and successful execution of projects within the Omaha District project portfolio. The Deputy Program Manager is responsible for ensuring health & safety and quality requirements are met. In addition, the Deputy Program Manager will manage or serve in Deputy PM role on large scale environmental construction and remediation projects. The Deputy Program Manager will mentor PMs to meet and exceed client expectations while managing risk and meeting performance criteria.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Strategic planning and business development including selling out existing contracts and securing follow-on or new contract opportunities.
• Ensuring projects within the portfolio meet safety, quality, financial, and schedule targets.
• Providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and working with the HGL team to project hiring needs, assign PMs and project teams that have the training, experience and credentials for successful execution.
• Engaging in routine follow-up with clients on program performance.
• Actively engaging in risk management through identification and assessment of potential risks and challenges associated with the projects in the program portfolio. Developing risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize negative impacts.
• Driving continuous process improvement initiatives within the program and seeking a culture of innovation.
• Communicating effectively with clients, regulators, project team members, and company management.
• Managing or serving in Deputy PM role on large scale environmental investigation and remediation projects.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Prior program/client management experience with government clients.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience executing and managing investigation and environmental construction/remediation projects under CERCLA and RCRA, including oversight of project teams, management of budget, schedule, safety, quality, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Proven experience directing, managing, and leading project teams.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and hold PMs accountable to high performance.

• BA/BS in Engineering, Science, or a related academic field. (MA/MS in a related field may decrease the years of experience required).
• Excellent time management and organization skills, including the ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize and keep organized to ensure timely and accurate work.
• Ability to build consensus among leadership, internal, and external stakeholders through effective interpersonal communication and relationship building skills.
• The successful candidate will show directly relevant experience that demonstrates a history of responsibility, initiative, motivation, and creative problem solving.

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT

• Experience with investigation and/or remediation of PFAS impacted sites.
• Experience with remedial construction and O&M.
• Experience working with USACE-Omaha District or other USACE districts.

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