Project Director - Mining, Metals Fertilizers

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation
Req : 113436
Opportunity Type: Staff
Relocation eligible: No
Full time/Part time: Full-Time
Project Only Hire: No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Join Black & Veatch, one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the U.S., and help shape the future of mining and critical minerals. We are seeking a Project Director to lead growth and delivery in our Mining, Metals & Fertilizers segment. This role combines regional business development with project execution leadership, managing client relationships and complex projects across the Intermountain West.

You’ll work with a talented, collaborative team focused on converting critical resources into metals and minerals—while advancing renewable energy and sustainability initiatives.

• Build and grow client relationships in Mining, Metals, Fertilizers, and Chemicals as primary focus. Will also support across the total Fuel and Natural Resources business sector for other clients and opportunities as well.
• Identify opportunities, win work, and lead the execution of the projects.
• Act as Project Director, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.
• Mentor Project Managers and collaborate with Client Account Managers.
• Drive strategic growth aligned with Black & Veatch’s Strategy.
• You will manage bottom‑line results across a portfolio of projects leveraging Black & Veatch’s multidisciplinary solutions:
• Process Engineering
• Industrial Water
• Distributed Infrastructure
• Advanced Power Generation
• Renewables
• Environmental Services
• Asset Management
• O&M
• Infrastructure Technology & Cybersecurity

• Partner with F& Leaders to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with Strategy and business goals.
• Continue to build Black & Veatch’s presence in the Mining & Natural Resources markets, anticipate trends, and maintain competitive advantage.
• Drive business capture: meet with clients, contractors, vendors, and partners to shape strategy, pursue new business, negotiate contracts, and review project status.
• Support strategic alliances and growth initiatives; oversee opportunities for new/repeat business and finalize key contract negotiations with client executives and project managers/directors.
• Manage multiple clients and be accountable for expanded new business objectives.

• Actively promote a safety‑first culture across all project sites and teams.
• Direct complex EPC/EPCM and services projects requiring global resources, multiple partners, and/or multiple PMs.
• Own day‑to‑day successful execution across performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Lead and manage a portfolio of project teams; participate in proposal and project reviews to ensure quality and manage client expectations.
• Develop project staffing plans, resource assignments, and execution methodologies; ensure compliance with standards and procedures.
• Influence and manage budgets, including Project Gross Margin (PGM), revenue, and overhead; may include capital or corporate services budgets.
• Negotiate, assess, and mitigate contractual risk across projects and subcontractors; maintain strategic alliances where appropriate.

• Acts as a seller/doer Project Director, leading and managing project teams (composition varies by project).
• Serves as a culture leader, exemplifying company values and inspiring teams with collaboration, integrity, respect, and positive intent.

• 15+ years’ experience, Mining project exposure, proven success in services and EPC…