Project Manager, Water Business

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Creve Coeur, MO

16d•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. Company : Black & Veatch Corporation Req Id : 112578 Opportunity Type : Staff Relocation eligible : Yes Full time/Part time : Full-Time Project Only Hire : No Visa Sponsorship Available: No 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 1. 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 OpportunityAs the Sr. Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to: Manage all aspects of small to medium projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction 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 medium 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 Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.The TeamBV’s Governments & Communities business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services support worldwide. By joining our business, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit through regulated utilities and government agencies. This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings. Check out one of our recent projects | Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade | Black & Veatch (bv.com)

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

10 + years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the Kansas City market
Professional Engineering License; Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline
Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms

Responsibilities

Leading team efforts for marketing
Strategy development
Prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities
Accountable for new business objectives and for overall project performance
External focus to interact with assigned clients, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities
Support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies and leverage other Black & Veatch technical and management resources to advance Black & Veatch’s market footprint.
Oversight of engineering manager(s)
Development of project performance goals
Accountability for implementation
Active involvement with internal project team and owner project representatives on project activities
Perform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned project(s).
Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement
Recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team.

Benefits

competitive compensation
401K match
benefits that start day 1
flexible work schedules
paid vacation and holiday time
sick time
dependent sick time
company-matched 401k plan
adoption reimbursement
tuition reimbursement
vendor discounts
an employment referral program
AD&D insurance
pre-taxed accounts
voluntary legal plan
the B&V Credit Union
health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program
Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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.