Business Operations Manager

BB&E Inc.
life insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
Apr 16, 2026
BB&E is an employee-owned full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. Position Summary BB&E is seeking a detail-oriented Business Operations Manager (BOM) to support our NASA Environmental Support Services (NESS) contract on site at Johnson Space Center located in Houston, TX. The BOM should have a general understanding of Environmental Compliance programs in support of NASA and/or Federal installations and be capable of working directly with NASA civil servants. The BOM will be on-site and assist the on-site Program Manager managing sub-contractors, including invoices and monitoring contracts. Job Duties & Responsibilities Assist the with Site Lead duties Assist the site lead with managing all project elements including NESS staff, internal project teams, multiple subcontractors, vendors, and relationships with NASA and regulatory personnel in accordance with PWS requirements and BB&E standard operating procedures. Assist with organizing and executing project work including the appropriate delegation. Demonstrate subject matter expert skill sets to support private and government sectors. Display and demonstrate company business acumen (including successful management of execution, schedule, budget, quality and compliance) and exemplary work approaches (client service orientation; strong interpersonal skills including clear communications and respect for others Provide overall management and administrative functions to ensure that the team are available, and resources allocated and that the PWS tasks and deliverables meet performance requirements. Assist the Program Manager ensuring that all labor, services, and materials necessary for program management, business management and associated services to meet the PWS are successfully delivered. Assist with process the payments of Permits/Fees related to the work on this contract. Utilize NASA furnished databases or other NASA-authorized software. Assist with completing and delivering a monthly technical report covering all CLINs on the contract no later than five business days after the end of the month Requirements Key Qualifications o U.S. Citizenship is required and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI o Ability to successfully pass a federal agency background check is required. Knowledge: Should have a general understanding of the following PWS requirements Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Self-Starter: Highly motivated, with the ability to solve problems and function as a member of a team. Experience & Education o Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience managing projects, contracts, funds, and resources is required. NASA, Department of Defense or other government experience is required. o Education: A Bachelor's degree in business or accounting. Physical Requirements o Must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods for multiple days/weeks o Able to operate office equipment, including computers, copy machine, phone, etc. o Capable of light lifting, up to 50 lbs. o Working conditions: o Able to work both indoors/outdoor (with exposure to the elements) o Able to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach o Able to work on rough terrain when necessary o Able to work in confined spaces and/or heights o Able to wear the required PPE, minimally wear gloves, a hard hat, a respirator, and steel-toe boots that may be in combination with protective clothing/suits, a respirator, and/or a fall restraint/recovery harness o Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times Benefits Compensation, Benefits & Perks o Competitive compensation packages o Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned! o Discretionary bonus o Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge o Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability o Employer provided Life insurance o Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits o Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays o Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match o Tuition reimbursement & professional development o Employee referral program o Employee discounts o Employee Assistance Program (EAP) o Pet insurance discount Applies only to full-time employees BB&E is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.