Environmental Senior Program Manager
Environmental Senior Program Manager
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19-04-2025
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Job Description
Woodard & Curran is a national engineering science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. As an employeeowned company we strive to cultivate diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people offering opportunities for professional growth ownership and flexibility. Thats how we make a difference to our clients people and the planet.
At Woodard & Curran theres nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. Thats how we make a difference to our clients people and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: provide a safe and enjoyable place to work with opportunity integrity and commitment and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients.
Whats in it for you:
Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our Environment Business which provides highquality environmental services to private and public sector clients across the nation. You will manage a portfolio of complex environmental projects that benefit our communities. Our client managers technical leaders and team of talented engineers and scientists will help you provide exceptional service to our clients. You will be an active participant in our delivery system improvement programs and continuous learning opportunities.
Who are we looking for:
The Senior Program Leader is responsible for all aspects of program management for assigned Tier 1 client(s) from planning contracting implementation closure and postproject closeout with a focus on safety quality financials and client satisfaction. Works with the clients program team W&Cs client management team and W&Cs integrated delivery service team to strategize prioritize implement and maintain program initiatives that adhere to organizational objectives. Works collaboratively with and coordinates regularly with client manager(s) to ensure that regular communication occurs to link strategy to deliverables. Develops program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement maintains organizational standards of satisfaction quality and performance oversees multiple projects ensuring program goals are reached while managing budget and funding channels for maximum productivity. Provides support to Project Manager(s) and project teams to ensure consistent and efficient program and project delivery. In addition responsible for the technical of the project and its deliverables . Oversees all business aspects of the program and projects including risk management scope schedule budget change orders project closure billing and payment and ensures consistency across projects and Project Managers supporting the key client(s). Oversees multiple Project Managers with minimal oversight.
Offering Flexible Remote Schedule
This virtual work schedule will support clients in the following locations: New Jersey
Travel up to 10: local travel
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran
- Annual Program revenue and profitability goal.
- Budget and schedule achieved on managed projects.
- Meet personal direct hours.
- Client satisfactionand consistency across the project portfolio.
- Positive feedback from project team participants including developed partnerships with the client management team.
- Safety compliance.
- PQA compliance.
- Support the achievement of client booking goals.
- Ensures that Woodard & Currans programs policies and processes align with strategic objectives and values.
- Collaborates/communicates regularly with the Client Manager(s) to stay current with client strategies goals and client satisfaction. Understands the clients business strategies operations goals and metrics to incorporate those into our project deliverables and communications.
- Ensures the client program management and project objectives are appropriately defined measured and implemented to comply with company and client processes and procedures and meet current federal/state/local regulations.
- Ensures the companys Project Managers and employees understand the client/program philosophy the overall program and subsequent projects are in alignment with client objectives and projects are consistently delivered with a high level of client satisfaction.
- Oversees the project management of multidisciplinary W&C Project Managers.
- Manage all aspects of the program including communicating expectations and status on project issues.
- Follow and participate in developing the best practices for the W&C project management framework.
- Responsible for communicating with the client and W&Cs client team throughout the projects life cycle managing expectations and discussing project updates and changes.
- Responsible for managing all aspects of multiple projects within Practice and between Practices.
- Act as a valued problem solver for clients and W&C teams.
- Perform risk management and contract review tasks.
- Oversee adherence to environmental and safety rules and regulations.
- Ensure adherence to PQA for assigned projects.
- Keep abreast of project management approaches and tools and recommend improvements to W&C.
- Ensure staff are trained and have the proper tools before performing work.
- Expected to be a subject matter expert on Project Management within the organization.
Business/ Financial Management
- Manage program and project teamsfor optimal returnoninvestment and coordinate and delegate crossproject initiatives.
- Develop and manage project budgets and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
- Support sales and marketing efforts in coordination with the Opportunity Owner and/ or Business Development.
- Support the Project Manager with contractual issues with the Client vendor and subs as applicable with support from the Legal Team.
- Accountable for scope schedule and budget delivery to clients.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining favorable client relationships that lead to future work with existing clients.
- Advise technical leaders on delivery system issues.
- Advise Operations People Leader and Regional Leader of schedule changes and potential financial concerns.
- Engage in Client Practice and Business Center planning as appropriate.
People
- Mentor Project Managers on program and project management methodologies and processes.
- Lead coordinate and review the work of teams of engineers scientists technicians and others and be accountable for their performance on projects managed.
- Support training efforts of the Project Management Office as requested.
- Please provide feedback on project work to team members and their leaders as needed and at project end.
Project/ Client Support
- Work with clients to capture their needs and requested delivery dates.
- Support the preparation and delivery of consistent proposals and presentations.
- Support Business Development activities as needed including sales calls client and proposal strategies proposal preparation presentations etc.
- Develop/maintain business relationships with subs and vendors.
- Listen for and identify ways to work with clients on new programs or projects.
- Maintain communications with the Client Manager on client needs program and project progress.
- Provide updates on ongoing programs and projects through the channels our clients prefer including emails online realtime dashboards biweekly meetings and more.
- Analyze evaluate and overcome program risks and produce program reports for management and stakeholders.
Project Delivery
- Plan track and manage program schedules and delivery with other internal stakeholders setting the right expectations around delivery with clients and ensuring they are met.
- Work closely with client manager(s) crossfunctional teams and assigned Project Managers to plan and develop scope deliverables required resources work plan budget and timing for new initiatives.
- Ensure Project Managers are developing and following project safety plans in alignment with client and W&C policies.
- Identify key requirements needed from crossfunctional teams external partners and vendors.
- Track performance to contract requirements.
- Ensure QA/QC activities are occurring across team deliverables.
- Manage/track scope project schedule budget sub/ vendors and accounts receivable prepare and deliver client invoices and maintain the expected profit margin.
- Ensure project team members are provided with quality guidance necessary coaching/ training and clear expectations regarding the client program.
- Ensure change management throughout the project provide a point of escalation and communicate with the client and client management team as appropriate.
- Participate in project closeout meetings and document and share improvement recommendations with PMO.
- Work with other Senior Program Leaders to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the business unit.
- The list of duties is not intended to be allinclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.
What You Will Need To Succeed:
- 20 years of professional work experience.
- 15 years as a Project Manager with a proven track record of successful project management.
- BS degree or equivalent as a minimum MS preferred.
- Exceptional leadership time management facilitation organizational and innovative planning skills.
- Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
- Proven proposal writing experience.
$205000 $250000 a year
This positions anticipated pay range is provided and final salary (exempt) or hourly pay (nonexempt) will depend on years of experience skills education and geographic differentials to reflect cost of labor differences between markets. For hybrid employees the pay range is based on the office they are associated with while for remote employees it is based on their home office location.
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Benefits & Wellbeing
Retirement Savings:
401(k) Pretax or Roth Contributions: The company will match equal to 100 of the first 3 of salary contributed; all employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100 vested in the value of their own contributions and any employer matching contributions.
Time away from work:
Vacation time is provided to full and parttime regular employees. Vacation is accrued based on the number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own nonwork related illness injury or medical procedure.
Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12month period.
Companypaid short and longterm disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of nonjobrelated illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.
Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:
Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility additional options include dental and vision plans.
The company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.
LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available up to $600 annually nutrition and fitness reimbursement and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100 reimbursement of tuition books and fees up to $5250 per year for courses related to the employees job or planned career development.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are nondiscriminatory and based solely on jobrelated factors. To read our entireAffirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement click here. To view theWorkplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement click here.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply please contactBeth Sweitzer.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion
We value diversity equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Woodard & Curran believe that complex teams working together in an equitable inclusive space provide the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water a safe environment healthy communities and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so everyone can bring their whole authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential we provide the most innovative sound and effective solutions.
NonSolicitation Disclosure:
Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.
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Manager
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