Project Director - Transmission and Substation

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Houston, TX

1d•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. The Grid Project Director will function in a cultural, client, project and commercial leadership capacity. Responsible for bottom-line results for a focused client portfolio of EPC and services projects primarily encompassing transmission, distribution, and substations in a US region. There is also expected interface with other Black & Veatch solutions such as BESS and private networks. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Manage a large multimillion dollar portfolio of some of the most visible projects within Black & Veatch Lead project teams that have substantial impact within regional communities Mentor and supervise project managers in a high-growth area of our organization Please note: This role has substantial travel as needed to project and client sites. When not travelling, this role will be hybrid out of a Black and Veatch Houston office. The Team Our Grid solutions serve our clients to provide study level services to full-scale EPC execution for electric power solutions such as Transmission, Distribution, and Substation solutions. As a Grid Project Director, this position is responsible for overseeing the development of client relationships, business capture, execution oversight and being a culture leader for our professionals and project teams. Our Grid business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

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

15+ years of relevant industry experience including at least one of the following:
5+ years as a Sr. Project Manager for an EPC firm focusing on at least one of the following technologies (Transmission, Distribution, or Substations including overhead, underground, or HV)
5+ years in a leadership role where you were the owner for EPC T&D/Substation projects and working with an EPC firm
5+ years in a project leadership role (not including PMO or strictly operations) at an organization that focuses on utility-scale T&D/Substation construction and/or design
Experience negotiating $50 million+ contracts with clients in the energy utility space
Experience managing construction teams directly in both a direct-hire and/or subcontract construction environment
Experience managing risk for EPC T&D/Substation projects
Deep knowledge of the utility-scale T&D/Substation market

Responsibilities

Directs complex project teams requiring global resources and multiple partners or multiple Project Managers
Manages multiple clients and/or accountable for implementing expanded new business objectives
Oversees and delivers opportunities for new/repeat business, finalizing key contract negotiations with client executives and project managers
Manages broad and varied complex risk profile
Cultural leader
Safety Leader

Benefits

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.
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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. 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.