Senior Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Senior Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater manages execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative-delivery projects. Projects may include advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon-neutral solutions. The role leads multidisciplinary engineering and technician teams on high-profile municipal projects, supervises and mentors staff, and manages project budgets, schedules, quality requirements, and client correspondence in support of project management.

The role is part of Black & Veatch’s Governments & Community business, which provides integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission-critical facilities, threat reduction, and environmental services. The Project Engineering Management team works with clients to modernize water infrastructure, optimize assets, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program, or equivalent experience in engineering work, at least 11 years of related work experience, and active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer-of-record requirements for applicable projects. The role is full-time. Relocation is eligible. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, based on manager discretion, job performance, and assignments. Travel to client sites is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized accredited program in the employee’s home country or country of practice, or equivalent experience in engineering work.
• At least 11 years of related work experience.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer-of-record requirements for applicable projects and countries.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
• Ability to sit or stand and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to use video/audio conferencing software for internal and external communication.
• Ability to travel to client sites.

Nice To Haves

• Previous engineering consulting experience.
• Experience executing multidisciplinary water treatment plant (WTP) and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upgrades and expansion projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects.
• Assist with research to develop equipment and material recommendations.
• Prepare complex engineering calculations using standard methods and principles.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Lead production teams, coordinate activities across multiple disciplines, and serve as responsible charge for a project.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to meet project deliverables.
• Provide input to technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects and drive solutions to achieve project goals.
• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects.
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions.
• Support business development or pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision.
• Review lower-level engineering work or assignments.
• Mentor and manage the performance of assigned personnel.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff and identify developmental growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project.

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 access.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.
• Employee ownership through the company’s 100 percent ESOP, with stock ownership and participation in financial rewards.

What This Job Offers

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