Project Development Manager - Integrated Campus

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Olathe, KS

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

As the Project Development Manager – Integrated Campus, you will have the opportunity to:

Manage all aspects of early development for medium to large integrated campus projects, including multi-technology evaluations, concept design, risk and opportunity evaluations, cost estimates, schedule development, detailed design execution planning, and overall quality of deliverables
Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of early project development 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 and medium sized 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
Work with clients to understand their portfolio needs and goals to develop viable solutions to meet their needs.
Black & Veatch’s Technology, Commercial & Industrial is a specialized group of capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative Al computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations

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

• 5+ years of relevant experience in developing integrated campuses.
• Prefer four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms.
• Team development, mentors and coaches professionals, delegates project work, practices behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion, and collaboration to achieve results
• Communicates clear expectations, goals, and vision
• Independent self-starter who can meet deadlines and deliver quality products with minimal oversight.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technology and market trends

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of early development for medium to large integrated campus projects, including multi-technology evaluations, concept design, risk and opportunity evaluations, cost estimates, schedule development, detailed design execution planning, and overall quality of deliverables
• Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of early project development 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 and medium sized 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
• Work with clients to understand their portfolio needs and goals to develop viable solutions to meet their needs.
• Manages medium to large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners, or small EPC projects with minimal risk. Proven experience delivering projects through all phases of the engagement – analyses, design, build, commissioning, and operations.
• Manages multiple services clients and/or a small EPC project client and/or projects where the project team, client structure and/or project location present challenges.
• Responsible for maintaining and nurturing relationships with assigned clients and identifying key client interests and drivers on projects and pursuits and communicate with team members. Obtains new/repeat business on medium to large size projects.
• Support and develop project estimates and proposals including scope, cost and schedule according to client requirements and bid process. Support and develop proposal preparation, client presentations and contract negotiations with clients. Risk to Black & Veatch
• Manages risk which may include time and material, fixed price, new technology, non domestic markets or new clients. Works with engineering team to identify and resolve problems or issues related to design, schedule, change management and quality.
• Identify and develop capabilities/skills needed to successfully deliver solutions
• Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees