Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Location: Chicago, IL, US and Darien, IL, US Position Title: Project Engineering Manager – Industrial Water Company: Black & Veatch Corporation Opportunity Type: Staff Relocation: Eligible Employment Type: Full-Time As the Project Engineering Manager for Industrial Water, you will manage 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. Your role will involve leading multidisciplinary teams, supervising staff, managing budgets and schedules, and communicating with clients and project partners. Key Responsibilities Project Execution Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects Assist in 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 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 Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments Mentor and manage performance 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 Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program or equivalent experience in engineering work Minimum of 5 years related work experience All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screens, and motor vehicle records searches Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, if required Work Environment / Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days based on manager discretion and job performance Sitting, standing, or computer usage for extended periods of time Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software for internal/external communication Travel to client sites as required Salary Plan Registered Engineering (REG). Annual compensation range: $126,423.00 – $211,134.00. Job Grade 016 Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. The company does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Black & Veatch