Army, Civil Works Program Lead

We are seeking an exceptional Army, Civil Works Program Lead in the Eastern U.S. including in Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; Huntington, WV; Pittsburgh, PA; Boston, MA: Nashville, TN; Norfolk, VA; Kennesaw (Atlanta), GA; Wilmington, NC; Charleston, SC; Jacksonville, FL; Savannah, GA or any of our other U.S based Geosyntec offices in FL, NC, SC, VA, PA, TN, MO, WV, MI, TX, LA, GA, or AL. Hybrid or remote work may be available at the Company’s discretion.

The ideal candidate is interested in leading and contributing to innovative and challenging projects involving the nation’s civil works infrastructure including dams, dikes, levees, coastal storm risk management and ecosystem restoration projects. The candidate should have a strong background in related engineering services that include geotechnical engineering, geology, hydrology and hydraulic engineering, planning, structural engineering, dam/levee safety, and risk analysis. This role focuses on business development and technical leadership in federal contracting, including the sales, financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and project implementation stages. Our primary federal client base includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE); while our secondary federal client base includes the Department of Interior (DOI) such as the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), as well as other governmental and institutional clients.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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• Business development and client management, with a focus on securing federal contracts primarily with USACE and other Federal agencies.
• Develop and implement strategic growth initiatives, leveraging industry relationships and knowledge of federal procurement to win work.
• Identify potential contract and task order opportunities, develop capture strategies, and collaborate with a team of technical and marketing specialists to implement business development initiatives.
• Program, project, and task management, including proposal preparation/management, client interface, project planning and implementation, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, safety, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with Federal clients and industry partners.
• Attend conferences, Industry Days, Society of American Military Engineers post events, pre-proposal meetings, and other opportunities for developing business and engaging Federal clients and industry partners.
• Lead and contribute to technical projects involving civil works planning, design, construction, and associated tasks including but not limited to technical investigations, evaluations, studies, risk analysis, and engineering during construction.
• Manage and mentor staff while collaborating with national subject matter experts (SMEs) and internal teams to strengthen technical capabilities and service offerings.
• Prepare and review technical reports, letters, memoranda, proposals, and design documents.
• Engage with clients, regulatory personnel, and internal local market leaders to develop winning proposals and deliver technical solutions.
• Conduct cost estimating, technical approaches, and project scheduling to support proposal development.
• Oversee subcontractor management and ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, geotechnical, environmental engineering, or related field. (required)
• Professional registration (P.E.). (preferred)

• At least 7 years’ experience (8+ preferred) focused on federal procurement, business development, and project management related to civil works infrastructure projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Strong understanding of USACE, BOR, and federal procurement processes, including contracting, proposal preparation, and regulatory compliance. (required)
• Demonstrated success in developing and winning federal contracts. (required)
• Technical expertise in dam or levee safety, civil design, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, hydrology and hydraulics, planning, risk analysis, or construction management. (required)
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams and subcontractors. (required)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship skills. (required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple proposals, projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling as needed. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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