Project Manager - Water

Overview Date: May 15, 2026 Location: San Antonio, TX, US; Houston, TX, US; Austin, TX, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies 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. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure, we are experts in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction. The Opportunity: Project Manager (full-time, staff). This role is based in the San Antonio office with hybrid or flexible work options after the first 90 days based on manager discretion and performance. Responsibilities Be responsible for business management with priorities on client relationship development in the Texas area, effective positioning within target client organizations, leading pursuit teams, and strong financial management including top-line and bottom-line growth Manage water and wastewater engineering capture strategies requiring global resources and/or multiple partners Be accountable for project performance and specific New Business objectives Create opportunities for new/repeat business; support complex contract negotiations with appropriate client management Manage varied complex risk which may include fixed-price work, new technology, non-domestic markets, or new clients The Team Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities focus on infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. This team helps modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. Key Responsibilities Prepare and implement Client Development Plans for assigned clients Develop and maintain relationships with clients, business partners, and competitors Deliver expected volume of New Business and Earned PGM from assigned project portfolio Promote the full range of service offerings Assign and lead positioning of client account teams Update and maintain ECRM to reflect market potential for assigned clients Develop or review key pursuit strategy and positioning, and lead or support proposal development Manage the assigned portion of the business development budget Make Go / No Go decisions or recommendations, and assist with PRB documents Oversee execution of professional service projects to meet or exceed safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations Apply market pricing to ensure each pursuit is competitive Actively manage performance of assigned staff and projects; lead accountability within the Region Supervise and mentor assigned Client Directors and/or Project Managers Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager. The project team composition may vary by project. Preferred Qualifications 10+ engineering experience; prior experience as a project manager; PE preferred Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline; Master’s Degree desirable Strong technical understanding of Water markets, including drivers and general trends Strong sales traits, including tenacity and competitiveness Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills Ability to interface with diverse personalities and think strategically Contract negotiating skills with knowledge of terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms Ability to sell and meet deadlines; flexible to multiple demands of project teams Problem-solving and leadership skills Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Pre-employment onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 017 Black & Veatch is committed to an accessible hiring process. For accessibility assistance, contact the Employee Relations Department. We are an ESOP-owned company where employees share in the company’s long-term success. We value diverse voices and perspectives to provide innovative solutions for clients. Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, complies with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. We do not discriminate on protected characteristics. Nearest Major Market: San Antonio Job Segment: Architecture, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Engineer, Engineering #J-18808-Ljbffr