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Federal Project Manager - Missile Defense Agency Support (MDA) Date: Jun 30, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS; Columbia, MD; Phoenix, AZ; Bloomington, MN; Dallas, TX; Ann Arbor, MI; Tualatin, OR; Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL; Houston, TX; Cary, NC; Greenwood Village, CO; Arlington, VA Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies; B&V Special Projects Corp. This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement. The Opportunity The Federal Project Manager will function in a project leadership capacity on Department of Defense contracts. In this role you will: Manage multiple small to medium sized Services projects Manage multiple Federal clients and/or projects, with specialized emphasis for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Support aspects of Business Development; obtain new/repeat business on medium size projects; support contract negotiations with client peers Reduce risk to B&V by managing profit on fixed price engineering projects, managing risk implementing new technology or working with new clients Act as a project manager and manage a project team, which may vary by project This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years experience working with A/E design teams associated with the U.S. Department of Defense Experience with full project lifecycle from proposal to design to construction Professional Engineer (PE) License or Registered Architect (RA) Experience with AFCEC, NAVFAC and/or USACE Experience with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ability to obtain a Security Clearance Experience with Business Development, Business Acumen, Execution and Leadership as referenced in the Key Responsibilities below Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position supports Black & Veatch project work with the U.S. Federal Government. As a result, U.S. citizenship is a requirement. Key Responsibilities Manages multiple small to medium sized Services projects, and/or a small EPC project. Manages multiple clients and/or projects. Obtains new/repeat business on medium size projects; supports contract negotiations with client peers. Manages risk which may include fixed price engineering, new technology or new clients. Business Development – identifies client requirements, develops and maintains relationships with clients, leads project team in preparing and presenting project estimates and proposals including scope, cost, and schedule according to client requirements and bid processes. Business Acumen – negotiates contract commercial terms, manages project budgets, costs, and receivables, manages contracts and legal issues, analyzes and reports health metrics as a basis for improvement, applies knowledge of policies and regulations to project scope, builds relationships with key stakeholders, applies value creation. Execution – utilizes B&V project management phases and methodology including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control, and closeout to direct work; manages changes and risk on scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety based on available resources and client requirements; manages constructability and procurement; manages warranty plan. Leadership – communicates clear expectations, goals, and vision; manages performance of direct reports; motivates, coaches, and mentors professionals; delegates project work; manages conflict and collaboration to achieve results. Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project. Certifications None specified Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Professional office environment with potential for limited site visits to Federal and mission critical facilities. Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Compensation Transparency In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Benefits A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B & V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 017 Job Segment Engineer, Engineering Nearest Major Market Olathe Nearest Secondary Market Kansas City Annual Compensation Range $126,236.00 - $214,599.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr