Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Why Black and 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 allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.   

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The Opportunity

As the  Project Engineering Manager for  Industrial Water , you will manage execution of 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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile water and wastewater projects for the food & beverage, technology, mining, and energy industries. 

• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities. 
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project. 

The Team

Black & Veatch's Governments & Community business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services worldwide.

The  Project Engineering Management team is a top-ranked team by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply, Sewer Waste, and other water-related rankings. They partner with clients to align people, processes, technologies, and data analytics to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.  

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Key Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects 
• Assist in the 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 multiple 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:

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments 
• Mentoring, and performance management of assigned personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous engineering consulting experience.  

• Experience executing multi-discipline feasibility studies, design and construction for industrial water supply, treatment and discharge projects.  

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing or equivalent experience in Engineering work.

• Minimum of 5 years related work 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.

• Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

Certifications

Holds an active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) requirements for BV projects in applicable countries, and supports where necessary.

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 
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time 
• Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication 
• Travel to client sites