Project Manager - Power Generation

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Chattanooga, TN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

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.  

Why Black & VeatchBlack & 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 one.  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.
The TeamOur Advanced Power Generation Services solutions serve our clients to provide study level to full-scale Owner’s Engineer support for sustainable power generation solutions such as Hydroelectric, Hydrogen and Natural Gas, Bio and Waste, Nuclear, and other thermal technologies.
Our Power Providers business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. 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 new simple cycle and combined cycle projects, Combined Heat and Power, and other Boiler applications.
• 9+ years of experience in Project Management with full responsibility for the outcome of the project 
• Demonstrated experience with the full spectrum of the project development, design, construction, and startup/commissioning lifecycle of large/complex projects.
• High level communication skills to better lead and serve client and community stakeholders for projects.
• PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license preferred

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver large scale, complex services projects encompassing combined cycle, simple cycle, and plant expansion primarily for conventional generation.
• Provide technical support for client projects with design review services, design engineering services, development engineering support, feasibility studies, energy production estimates, and cost estimates, construction support and testing & commissioning.
• Lead project teams and clients through the entire project lifecycle as an Owner’s Engineer, which may include construction and startup for combined cycle, simple cycle, combined heat and power, and some boiler applications. Projects may be greenfield, brownfield, or existing plant expansion projects.
• Lead business development efforts through proposal support, technical specification preparation, RFP support, and bid evaluation support.
• Oversee EPC contractors and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project success and well managed expectations.
• Serve as the primary Owner’s Engineer with assigned clients to assist in developing client relationships and identification of new project opportunities including pre-positioning for favorable consideration by the client.
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineering Managers, setting execution standards and best practices across projects

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level