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Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch

Project Manager - Water/WastewaterTogether, 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.The Project Manager position is a high-profile leadership role at Black & Veatch. In this capacity, you will have the opportunity to serve as part of the Water / Wastewater business leadership team. As part of the site collaborative team, you will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of water-related infrastructure projects in the multi-million-dollar range. As the Project Manager you will:Manage all aspects of small Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, qualityBe 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 satisfactionProvide for the successful staffing of the projectManage and lead small teams of multi-disciplined professionalsCoordinate 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 initiativeBlack & Veatch's Fuels & Natural Resources focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit. 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.Key Responsibilities:Business development: Leading team efforts for marketingStrategy developmentProspect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunitiesAccountable for new business objectives and for overall project performanceProject management: External focus to interact with assigned clients, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activitiesSupport 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.Project execution: Oversight of engineering manager(s)Development of project performance goalsAccountability for implementationActive involvement with internal project team and owner project representatives on project activitiesPerform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned project(s).Staff management: Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvementRecommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team.Management Responsibilities:Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team.Preferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer (PE) License10+ years program/project management experience, technical experience and backgroundTechnical experience in water and wastewater treatment as well as linear infrastructure planning and design: planning & asset management; and other key elements of our client's diverse water needs.Business development and program/project management experienceAdvanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering disciplineMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.Work Environment/Physical Demands:Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 017

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