Project Director-Industrial Water

Black & Veatch Corporation is an employee‑owned company dedicated to solving humanity’s biggest challenges through sustainable infrastructure. We empower our people to innovate, grow, and make a difference.

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Director to lead business development, project management, and execution for our Industrial Water solutions. The role will focus on delivering lifecycle water, wastewater, and stormwater projects to heavy commercial and industrial clients, balancing cost, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead marketing, strategy development, and prospect identification; prepare proposals, client presentations, and project budgeting.
• Drive business performance and meet new‑business objectives.
• Interact with clients to promote Black & Veatch through engagement activities.
• Support market business planning and client‑engagement strategies.
• Oversee engineering managers and project team performance.
• Manage project budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead performance reviews.
• Mentor and coach team members; identify and develop future talent.
• Serve as a project manager, leading project teams as required.

• 20+ years of industrial water/wastewater experience with leadership roles.
• Professional Engineering license and a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong understanding of budgets and financial metrics.
• Contract negotiation skills covering terms, risks, pricing, and payment conditions.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records).
Certifications: None specified.

Typical office and construction environments with extreme weather, high noise levels, safety hazards, and exposure to chemicals. Duties include sitting, walking, talking, writing, keyboarding, driving, and lifting up to 40 pounds for extended periods.

• Builds networks
• Customer focus
• Develops talent
• Directs work
• Drives vision and purpose
• Financial acumen
• Manages complexity
• Manages conflict
• Tech savvy
• Values differences
• Business insight

PMT:
Project Management
Job Grade: 021

Black & Veatch is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all EEO laws and regulations and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any protected status.

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We offer competitive compensation, 401(k) match, paid vacation, sick and dependent sick time, and a robust wellness program. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, and performance‑based bonuses. As a 100% ESOP‑owned company, we empower employees to share in long‑term financial rewards through stock ownership.