Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Black & Veatch Family of CompaniesChicago, IL
$126,423 - $211,134Hybrid

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch empowers its people 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 expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, the company is building a world of difference. As the Project Engineering Manager for Industrial Water, you will manage the execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative delivery projects, including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions. This role involves leading a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high-profile water and wastewater projects for the food & beverage, technology, mining, and energy industries. You will also supervise and mentor engineering staff, identify developmental growth opportunities, and manage budgets, scheduling, and client correspondence in support of projects.

Requirements

  • Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work
  • Minimum of 5 years related work 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
  • Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary

Nice To Haves

  • PE License
  • Previous engineering consulting experience
  • Experience executing multi-discipline feasibility studies, design and construction for industrial water supply, treatment and discharge projects

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects
  • Assist in the research to develop equipment and material recommendations
  • Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
  • Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
  • Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
  • Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
  • Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
  • Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
  • Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
  • Provide input to technical leadership for complex industrial water and wastewater treatment projects
  • Drive solutions to achieve project goals
  • Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
  • Mentoring, and performance management of assigned personnel

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401K match
  • Benefits that start day 1
  • Flexible environment
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Robust wellness program
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Paid vacation time
  • Paid holiday time
  • Sick time
  • Dependent sick time
  • Company matched 401k plan
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Vendor discounts
  • Employment referral program
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pre-taxed accounts
  • Voluntary legal plan
  • B&V Credit Union
  • Performance-based bonus program
  • 100 percent ESOP-owned company (stock ownership)
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