Sr. Project Manager, Savannah, GA

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. 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. We take pride in our professionals' ability to see the entire water/wastewater treatment picture, often helping clients realize more resiliency and overall long-term cost savings. 

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is a leading employee-owned global engineering, procurement, cosulting 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. 

The Project Manager position will be responsible for leadersing in the Savannah office for the Black & Veatch water solutions business. In this capacity, you will the opportunity to maintain client relationships with local municipalities, execute projects effectively to meet client's objectives and achieve financial success. 

Black & Veatch will offer relocation for the right candidate for this role. 

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit.

This team partners with our customers such asd the City of Savannah to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings. 

Be part of a team that delivers projects such as the City of Savannah Industrial & Domestic (I&D) Water Treatment Plant Systems Improvement Project, BJWSA Cherry Point Project, and Savannah Casey 2.C Stormwater Tunnel. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Serve as Project Manager for the Savannah Infrastructure & Development (I&D) project, providing day-to-day oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and quality; coordinate closely with the client's project representatives to ensure alignment on deliverables and project milestones.
• Lead internal project performance reviews for the Savannah I&D project, proactively identifying and resolving risks, managing change, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project execution.
• Growth toward more external focus to interact with assigned client, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities. 

Project Execution

• Oversight of engineering managers
• 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

Business Development

• Through coordination with local and regional leadership, support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies and leverage other Black & Veatch technical and management resources to advance Black & Veatch's market footprint
• Support local and regional leadership with 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

Additional Responsibilities

Savannah Market Growth & Business Development

• With support of local and regional leadership, serve as primary Black & Veatch representative in the Savannah market, cultivating relationships with our clients to expand our service offerings.
• Leverage planning and engineering acumen to help the City of Savannah, BJWSA, and surrounding communities navigate their challenges and opportunities.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Savannah region, including team arrangements, RFQ/RFP responses, and sole-source pursuits aligned with Black & Veatch's Integrated Water business (water, wastewater, and stormwater).
• Actively participate in local professional organizations, industry events, and commmunity initiatives to elevate Black & Veatch's visibility and reputation in the Savannah market
• Collaborate with local and regional and national practice leaders to align Savannah market strategies with broader Black & Veatch growth objectives 

Staff management & Professional Development

• Provide direct mentorship to Savannah office professionals supporting the City of Savannah and BJWSA, across experience levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned staff to assess career goals, indentify development gaps, and co-create individualized professional growth plans.
• Champion the advancement of Savannah-based professionals by making informed recommendation for promotions, stretch assignments, training opportunities, and expanded project responsibilities
• Actively support recruiting efforts to grow and maintain the Savannah team, including identification of candidates, partcipation in interviews, and onboarding of new hires.
• Coordinate with Black & Veatch broader training and development programs to ensure Savannah staff have access to technical, project management, and leadership development resources
• Model and reinforce Black & Veatch quality culture and values within the Savannah office, serving as a visibile and accessible leader for the local team

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 15+ years program/project management experience, technical experience and background
• Technical experience in water and wastewater treatment as well as linear infrastructure planning and design: planning & asset management; and other key elements of our clients diverse water needs
• Business development and program/project management experience
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

Work Environment

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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.