Design Build Project Director

Black & Veatch Corporation•Overland Park, KS

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients. 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. 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. As the Project Director, you will have the opportunity to: Manage all aspects of large Design Build/Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, quality and client relationship. Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted Design Build 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 large teams of multi-discipline professionals Coordinate and integrate the activities associate with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Manages all aspects of large Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. 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. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Manages and leads large teams of multi-discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

20+ years of actgive water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in Texas 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

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of large Design Build/Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, quality and client relationship.
Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted Design Build 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 large teams of multi-discipline professionals
Coordinate and integrate the activities associate with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative
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
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
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).
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.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers and array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union.

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