Sr. Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Why Black and Veatch?

Black & Veatch is growing its Advanced Manufacturing business with a focus on the semiconductor sector and supporting infrastructure systems. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in design, construction, and/or operations within semiconductor facility infrastructure and sub-fab systems

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life’s critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the semiconductor manufacturing market, with experience executing large-scale infrastructure, utility-intensive, and mission-critical projects supporting fabrication facilities and campus expansions. 

We are seeking a client-facing Project Manager with a strong engineering background. Experience overseeing both engineering and construction work on behalf of clients is preferred.

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The Opportunity

The Project Manager position at Black & Veatch is responsible for all aspects of medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Design-Build, and associated Service projects, with a specific focus on semiconductor facility infrastructure and sub-fab systems.

The role oversees execution across:

· Central utility systems

· Power generation and distribution

· Industrial water and wastewater systems

· Bulk chemical and gas infrastructure

· Mechanical and process support systems

This position ensures successful delivery across performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction, while managing the complexity of high-reliability, utility-driven semiconductor environments.

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Key Responsibilities

· Partner with teams across multiple time zones to develop and deliver infrastructure-led semiconductor solutions. .

· Leads and supports pursuit activities in collaboration with sales, including proposal strategy development, execution planning, risk identification, staffing plans, schedules, and commercial assumptions.

· Builds trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for additional services, repeat work, and expanded scope in coordination with sales. Brings a seller-doer mentality.

· Manages multiple projects and clients. Provides technical and execution leadership during client workshops, interviews, and negotiations.

· Manages a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration.

· Mentor and develop project teams, promoting best practices in semiconductor infrastructure delivery and execution discipline. .

· Works collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.

· Effectively negotiates with multiple levels of executive management within clients’ organizations.

· Communicates the status of opportunities, clearly articulates next steps and discusses potential risks with the wider sales and account management team.

· Understands B&V functional organizations and interfaces.

· Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.

· Responsible for project financial forecasting.

· Manages risk, which may include fixed price, new technology, non-domestic markets or new clients.

· Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly project reviews to management.

· Develops and maintains the project Change Management Program.

· Actively promotes disciplined project execution, forecasting accuracy, and quality outcomes across the PM community.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

· Prefer four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

· 9+ years of relevant experience, with strong preference for:

Semiconductor facility infrastructure

OR large industrial / mission-critical infrastructure projects

· Proven experience in:

Central utility systems

Power distribution and reliability

Industrial water/wastewater systems

Large-scale EPC or design-build delivery

Excellent communications/human relations skills (written, verbal, client service); ability to maintain key client relationships.

Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing client invoicing, internal costs, external costs, change management, and overall project profitability.

Ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, preferably using P6 or MS Project.

Ability to think quickly and anticipate questions when interfacing with clients; listens to understand.

Ability to take initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects and independently drive for results.

Exhibits high ethical standards in business and in work; maintains a reputation of integrity among clients.

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.

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 any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

None specified

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, dusts, 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.