Value Engineering; VMA​/CVS Senior Project Manager

Company Overview

Athena Engineering and Environmental, LLC (Athena), headquartered just outside vibrant Nashville, Tennessee, is a growing woman-owned engineering and environmental consulting firm delivering innovative solutions nationwide. Our multidisciplinary expertise includes geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, ecological services, water resources, land surveying, and Value Engineering.

We proudly serve federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as transportation, energy, industrial, water, and commercial clients. By combining technical excellence with innovation and collaboration, we help our clients solve complex infrastructure challenges and deliver projects that create lasting value.

As Athena continues to grow, we are making a strategic investment in expanding our Value Engineering practice and are seeking an experienced leader to help shape its future.

Location:

Goodlettsville (Nashville), Tennessee preferred. Hybrid or remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Travel:
Approximately 20–35% domestic travel is expected to facilitate Value Engineering workshops, attend client meetings, support project teams, and conduct site visits. Travel schedules are planned whenever possible to promote a healthy work‑life balance.

Athena is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Value Engineering (VMA/CVS) to lead multidisciplinary projects and help expand Athena’s growing Value Engineering practice.

This leadership role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys managing complex projects while facilitating Value Engineering (VE), Value Analysis (VA), and Value Methodology (VM) studies. In addition to managing projects, this individual will help strengthen client relationships, mentor technical staff, support business development efforts, and play an integral role in growing Athena’s national Value Engineering capabilities.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, trusted advisor, and skilled facilitator who is passionate about improving project performance, reducing life‑cycle costs, and delivering measurable value to clients.

Certified Value Specialists (CVS) are strongly encouraged to apply. Athena is committed to supporting the continued growth of its Value Engineering practice and welcomes professionals who are passionate about advancing Value Methodology nationwide.

The Senior Project Manager – Value Engineering is responsible for successfully managing projects from proposal through completion while ensuring all deliverables are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Athena's quality standards.

This position applies recognized Value Methodology principles to improve functionality, optimize life‑cycle costs, reduce project risk, and maximize value for clients. Working within Athena's Project Management System, this individual serves as both a project leader and trusted advisor while delivering exceptional client service and technical excellence.

• Assist with proposal preparation, scope development, and fee estimating, including identifying opportunities to incorporate Value Methodology services.
• Review contracts and ensure project requirements are clearly understood prior to project initiation.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations, project files, and accounting systems (Vantagepoint).
• Plan, facilitate, and document Value Engineering/Value Analysis (VE/VA) studies in accordance with SAVE International methodology and industry best practices.
• Lead Function Analysis, Creative Phase Workshops, Evaluation Phases, and recommendation development to identify cost‑effective, high‑performing project alternatives.
• Monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and quality while integrating Value Methodology recommendations throughout project execution.
• Implement Athena's QA/QC procedures and ensure value‑driven decision making is incorporated into all technical…