Senior Project Manager and Technical Advisor

Senior Project Manager and Technical Advisor Location: Dallas, TX, US; Fort Worth, TX, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies / Black & Veatch Corporation Opportunity Type: Staff Project Only Hire: No Why Black & Veatch Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation, 401K match, and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment helps you balance your work and personal life. The Opportunity Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Program Manager and Technical Advisor focused on water and wastewater projects and programs across Texas and the central region. This strategic role supports our growth in the water solutions business by delivering world‑class planning, design, and implementation services for large projects and programs. The Team Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch is a leading global engineering, consulting, and construction company. Our Water Solutions business provides sustainable and innovative planning, design, and construction support for critical facilities, delivering infrastructure solutions for regulated utilities and government agencies. Key Responsibilities Lead major projects or programs from planning through construction, presenting updates to external client stakeholders and supporting decision‑making. Manage program schedule and budget using Black & Veatch’s internal processes while overseeing large interdisciplinary teams of internal and sub‑consultant resources. Lead a team that delivers technical solutions in water supply, treatment, distribution, wastewater collection, biosolids management, recycled water, and utility infrastructure systems. Provide recommendations on client processes, organization, and readiness for major programs and alternative project delivery methods. Sponsor risk‑based assessments to develop and prioritize capital improvement programs. Provide project execution, quality control, and technical leadership to support large water and wastewater projects, identifying innovative solutions to maximize benefits to municipalities and utilities. Support marketing and business development, including proposal development and project interview activities. Build relationships with clients and decision makers in Texas in collaboration with Client Directors and the Area Director. Mentor professionals and grow the team by identifying high‑quality candidates and recruits. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas. 20+ years of relevant water engineering experience, including infrastructure planning, asset management, CIP optimization, detailed design, and construction. Experience managing large water and wastewater programs and projects. Knowledge of water and wastewater conveyance and treatment regulations. Proficiency in technical leadership surrounding water and wastewater infrastructure systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable in client‑facing technical discussions. Experience overseeing technical tasks and project teams performing studies and assessments of water and wastewater projects. Proficient in report writing and PowerPoint presentations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to work both independently and within a team. Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws). Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based on 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). Tasks may involve sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 019 Benefits Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation, holiday, sick, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, a referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program. We are a 100 percent ESOP‑owned company. As employee‑owners, our professionals drive personal growth and the company’s long‑term achievements, sharing in financial rewards through stock ownership. Black & Veatch cultivates an authentically inclusive environment, valuing diverse voices and perspectives to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients. Equal Employment Opportunity BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. 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