Project Manager - Water Business

Location: Columbus, OH, US Company: Black & Veatch Corporation Opportunity Black & Veatch is a leading employee‑owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company. Consistently recognized as “Best Companies to Work For” and “Best Employers for Diversity.” One of the biggest Water & Wastewater Civil Design Firms with 8,300+ employees. Our revenues exceed $3 billion. In the Project Manager position you will serve as part of the Water / Wastewater business leadership team and manage delivery of water related infrastructure projects in the multi‑million‑dollar range. Team Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities focuses on infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. This team partners with customers to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. Prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities Accountable for new business objectives and for overall project performance Project Management External focus to interact with assigned clients, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities Support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies and leverage other resources to advance Black & Veatch’s market footprint Oversight of engineering manager(s) Development of project performance goals Accountability for implementation Active involvement with internal project team and owner project representatives on project activities Perform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned projects Staff Management Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement Recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the team Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager, responsible for managing a project team whose composition may vary by project. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years business development and project management experience Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline Professional Engineering License Proven technical understanding of Wastewater and Water markets, including drivers and general trends. Strong sales traits, including tenacity and competitiveness. Strong interpersonal skills. Adept at working in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal and presentation skills. Ability to interface with diverse personalities and to think strategically and create a persuasive message. Contract negotiating skills that include knowledge of terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms. Understanding of budgets and financial metrics. Self‑starter and ability to make decisions independently. Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to multiple demands of project teams and shifting priorities. Problem‑solving and leadership skills. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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 applicable laws and regulations. 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. 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, dust, 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 Accessibility Statement Black & Veatch endeavors to make our careers page accessible to all users. For assistance completing the application process because of a disability, contact the Employee Relations Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or the accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; it may not be used to inquire about the status of applications. Benefits Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability), a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, a voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch 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 status protected by law. 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