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Brown and Caldwell

Program Manager Director

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In-Office
7 Locations
160K-230K Annually
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In-Office
7 Locations
160K-230K Annually
Expert/Leader
The Program Management Director oversees large capital projects, manages teams, communicates with stakeholders, and ensures successful program delivery for water and wastewater programs.
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Brown and Caldwell (BC) is a pioneer and recognized industry leader in wastewater, drinking water, water resources, stormwater, infrastructure, environmental planning and permitting, and program management. BC serves both municipal and private sector clients throughout the US.

BC is seeking a Program Management Director to help lead large, high-profile capital programs nationwide. This is a great opportunity to help our trusted clients deliver transformational solutions to meet the needs of their communities. This is a full-time opportunity focused on supporting strategic pursuits and program delivery in major cities throughout the U.S.

Detailed Description: 

As a Program Management Director, you will oversee the daily operations and direction of programs or large, major projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully delivering large and complex capital projects with investments exceeding $1 billion. You will be responsible for addressing complex issues while managing capital planning, design, engineering, and construction phases.

Specific responsibilities will include:

  • Plans and directs large programs and integrated teams through the program lifecycle phases to deliver value, financial performance, and benefits
  • Provides program leadership and oversight of project delivery managers, program professionals, construction managers, and subconsultants for water and wastewater programs
  • Communicates effectively and demonstrates leadership by fostering trust, collaboration, and commitment among all parties involved
  • Interacts with client senior leaders and important stakeholders such as government leaders and public officials
  • Develops high-value client relationships while representing BC
  • Supports the development of team members, especially as it relates to delivery excellence, exceptional client service, and accountability
  • Facilitates program steering committee activities in partnership with clients to ensure success and adjudicate challenges affecting program implementation
  • Assures that program risks are adequately managed for the benefit of the client and BC
  • Participates in program initiation activities that assure successful program startup and sustained implementation

Desired Skills and Experience: 

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, business, or construction management is preferred
  • At least 10-15+ years of program experience with Water and Wastewater programs, including a minimum of 3 years in a program leadership role.
  • Professional Engineering license preferred
  • Experience in key program management areas such as program delivery, strategy development, benefits management, stakeholder engagement, governance, and change management
  • Familiarity with various project delivery methods, including Progressive Design Build (PDB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively, listen, and interact diplomatically with staff and clients at all organizational levels
  • Proven experience in client service engagement and business development
  • Capability to convey ideas and concepts visually and in writing
  • A self-starter with a results-oriented mindset, able to work effectively under tight deadlines
  • Ability to prioritize client needs while managing multiple, internal team demands.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

$160,000 - $230,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter. 

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits. 

About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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