Partnering Facilitator (Hybrid)

The Partnering Facilitator serves as a neutral third-party expert responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating partnering sessions between government agencies and project stakeholders. The role focuses on fostering collaboration, improving communication, and ensuring alignment across all parties involved in complex infrastructure, engineering, and government-related projects. This position plays a critical role in supporting successful project delivery by enhancing trust, mitigating risks, and promoting compliance with applicable standards, including NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command) partnering requirements. Key Responsibilities: Partnering Facilitation — Lead structured sessions (in-person or virtual) to align government and contractor teams, resolve conflicts, and establish charters and commitments. Stakeholder Engagement — Build strong relationships with government reps, contractors, engineers, and project managers while promoting open communication across disciplines. Conflict Resolution — Provide mediation support, facilitate discussions to address disputes early, and recommend risk mitigation strategies to maintain momentum. Program Development — Design tailored partnering programs, prepare facilitation materials, and track effectiveness with continuous improvement recommendations. Compliance Support — Ensure alignment with NAVFAC standards and provide advisory expertise in facilities management, engineering, and procurement processes. Advisory Services — Help clients improve operational efficiency and project execution through expert guidance on infrastructure and government programs. Workshop Facilitation — Deliver engaging kickoff sessions, alignment workshops, and milestone reviews to strengthen collaboration and accountability. Risk Mitigation — Identify potential partnership risks, recommend proactive strategies, and embed resilience into project execution. Documentation & Reporting — Capture outcomes, agreements, and performance metrics in detailed reports to ensure transparency and accountability. Performance Improvement — Apply data analysis, benchmarking, and process improvement systems to drive measurable results across complex programs. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Candidates with a Master’s degree and Professional Engineer designation will be given preference At least 5 years of experience in government or military projects, preferably with NAVFAC or similar environment), engineering, construction, or facilities management, program or project management Proven experience in facilitation, mediation, or stakeholder management Experience working with multi-stakeholder, high-value infrastructure projects Core Competencies: Strategic Leadership — Proven ability to inspire teams, drive alignment, and deliver results in complex environments. Facilitation & Presentation — Skilled in leading dynamic workshops and delivering compelling presentations to diverse audiences. Communication Excellence — Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities that foster collaboration and trust. Conflict Resolution — Expertise in negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes and maintain project momentum. Neutral Objectivity — Ability to remain impartial and composed under pressure, ensuring fair and balanced outcomes. Strategic Problem-Solving — Strong analytical mindset with a focus on innovative solutions and long-term impact. Technical Expertise — Solid foundation in engineering, infrastructure operations, and technical program delivery. Federal Contracting Knowledge — In-depth understanding of NAVFAC partnering protocols and federal contracting frameworks. Project Management — Proficiency in PMI, Agile, and other methodologies to ensure disciplined execution. Virtual Collaboration - Skilled in leveraging digital platforms and tools to facilitate seamless remote teamwork. Who are we? Worldwide B2B Services empowers organizations to achieve mission success by delivering dynamic, results-driven solutions that transform collaboration into measurable impact. With expertise in partnering facilitation and stakeholder alignment, the firm helps government and commercial programs unlock efficiency and drive performance. Its proven strengths span program management support, plans of action and milestones (POAM) development, and risk identification, ensuring disciplined execution and sustainable improvement. Through engaging workshops, tailored training, and actionable data analysis and benchmarking, Worldwide B2B Services equips teams with the tools to excel. By embedding process improvement and accountability systems, the company doesn’t just support programs—it elevates them, turning complexity into clarity and ambition into achievement.