Distributed Networks Pursuit Manager Details | Family of Companies

Distributed Networks Pursuit Manager

Date:
Nov 12, 2025

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US
Houston, TX, US
Cary, NC, US
Ann Arbor, MI, US
Orlando, FL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req  : 111047

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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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Responsible for driving pursuit managers in the management (preparation, assembly and submittal) of TC&I proposals with a focus on the Distributed Networks Solution (BESS, Clean Transportation, Distributed Energy, and Private Networks). Proposals under management may range from small to large scope and generally have medium to high-risk profiles. Expected to manage a team of professionals with a portfolio of multiple proposals with differing revenue, contracting structures, complexities and schedules at a given time.

Black & Veatch’s Technology, Commercial & Industrial Sector is a specialized group of capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.

Professionals in Pursuit Manager roles have regular opportunities to interface with Segment, Solution and Operations leadership, while gaining exposure to all client types, delivery methods, contracting models and project risk profiles. Professionals in this role interface directly with Client Account Manager, Project Director and Project Manager, as equals, to develop the proposal execution strategy, schedule, assemble the proposal response team, and develop the project execution plan, value propositions and win strategy.

Execution of this role is intended to prepare professionals for accelerated career growth with the skills and experiences required to lead complex services and EPC projects.

Please note: This is a Hybrid position at one of our locations.

• Lead a team of proposal managers with responsibilities from pursuit assignment to contract signing.
• Manage team workload and proposal assignment activities.
• Responsible for budget, schedule, and quality of all Distributed Networks solution pursuits.
• Monitors and manages pursuit team expenditures to align with approved budgets.
• Ensure Company Wide Authority Matrix (CWAM) compliance and adherence with proposal process procedures such as:
  Opportunity Process Procedure, Cost Reviews, Proposal Review Boards, among others.
• Participate in Bid/No Bid or Screenings when requested by Proposal Leaders.
• Collaborate with the client account manager and project management to develop and implement the proposal win strategy on key opportunities.
• Participate in cost review and influences team to provide responses with competitive cost and value.
• Determine which roles are required for pursuit team and identify professionals to support.
• Drive collaboration between pursuit team members and other shareholders.
• Ensure accountability across your team; meet deadlines and drive schedule to achieve delivery requirements.
• Facilitate and lead risk determination / mitigation and leadership approval discussions. Supports negotiation and closure of deals. Drive review of Risk…