Project Director - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Arlington, VA

10d•$202,212 - $343,752

About The Position

Black & Veatch is hiring a Project Director for water and wastewater projects within its Governments & Communities market sector. This role manages medium to large engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and service projects, overseeing risk, cost, schedule, quality, safety, contractual compliance, financial performance, and client satisfaction. The director is responsible for project staffing and leads multidisciplinary teams, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and third-party contributors. The position combines business development, client engagement, project execution, commercial management, and staff development. Responsibilities include pursuing new business, developing proposals and budgets, managing client relationships, overseeing engineering managers and project performance, and mentoring and coaching assigned professionals. The role acts as a project manager and manages a project team whose composition may vary by project. The job is full-time. Relocation is eligible. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at the manager’s discretion and based on performance and work assignments. Travel to client sites is required. The annual compensation range is $202,212 to $343,752.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience.
Professional Engineering license.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
Understanding of budgets and financial metrics.
Contract negotiation skills, including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of medium to large EPC and service projects, including risk, cost, schedule, and quality.
Oversee day-to-day execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope, including performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction.
Provide for successful project staffing and lead medium to large multidisciplinary teams.
Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities, including the work of third-party companies.
Lead team marketing efforts, develop strategy, identify prospects, prepare proposals, present to clients, budget projects, and negotiate contracts to secure business.
Be accountable for new business objectives and overall project performance.
Engage assigned clients and participate in client and community activities to promote Black & Veatch.
Support development of market business plans, market strategies, and client engagement strategies, leveraging company technical and management resources.
Oversee engineering managers and develop project performance goals.
Ensure implementation of project plans and engage with internal teams and owner representatives on project activities.
Perform or assist with project budgeting, invoicing, payments, commercial management, and project performance reviews.
Develop, mentor, and coach team members on performance improvement.
Recommend training and promotions for assigned professionals and identify and develop candidates to expand the team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Disability insurance.
Wellness program.
Flexible work schedules.
Paid vacation and holiday time.
Sick time and dependent sick time.
Company-matched 401(k) plan.
Adoption reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vendor discounts.
Employment referral program.
AD&D insurance.
Pre-tax accounts.
Voluntary legal plan.
B&V Credit Union.
Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
Employee stock ownership and a share in the financial rewards of company success.