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Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Black & Veatch

Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

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.

The Opportunity As the Project Engineering Manager for Industrial Water, you will manage 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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile water and wastewater projects for the food & beverage, technology, mining, and energy industries.
  • Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities.
  • Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project.

The Team Black & Veatch's Governments & Community 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 worldwide. The Project Engineering Management team is a top-ranked team by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply, Sewer Waste, and other water-related rankings. They partner with clients to align people, processes, technologies, and data analytics to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Project Execution: 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
  • Client Interface: 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
  • Technical expertise: 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
  • Management Responsibilities: Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments Mentoring, and performance management of assigned personnel

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

Minimum Qualifications 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication Travel to client sites

Salary Plan REG: Registered Engineering Job Grade 016

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This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.

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