Project Manager - Water Business

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 106514

Opportunity Type :
Staff

Relocation eligible :
No

Full time/Part time :
Full-Time

Project Only Hire :
No

Visa Sponsorship Available:
No

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As the Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

* Manage all aspects of Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality

* Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction

* Provide for the successful staffing of the project

* Manage and lead small teams of multi-discipline professionals

* Coordinate and integrate the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative

The Team

Black & Veatch's Governments & Communities focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit.

Key Responsibilities

Business development:

* Leading team efforts for marketing

* Strategy development

* Prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities

* Accountable for new business objectives and for overall project performance.

* Lead design teams for design-build projects for our water business.

* Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of project scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction

* Obtains new/repeat business on medium to large size projects; supports contract negotiations with other client personnel

Project management:

* External focus to interact with assigned clients, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities

* Support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies and leverage other Black & Veatch technical and management resources to advance Black & Veatch's market footprint.

Project execution:

* Oversight of engineering manager(s)

* Development of project performance goals

* Accountability for implementation

* Active involvement with internal project team and owner project representatives on project activities

* Perform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned project(s).

Staff management:

* Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement

* Recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

* 10 + years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the Boston market

* Professional Engineering License;
Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline

* Understanding of budgets and financial metrics

* Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

* All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding…