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Project Director – Water Business

The Project Director position is a high‑profile leadership role at Black & Veatch. In this capacity you will serve as part of the Water / Wastewater business leadership team and manage the successful delivery of water‑related infrastructure projects in the multi‑million‑dollar range.

• Business development:
  Leading team efforts for marketing strategy development, prospect identification, proposal development and preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities
• Accountable for new business objectives and overall project performance
• Project management:
  External focus to interact with assigned clients, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities
• 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
• Project execution:
  Oversight of engineering manager(s), 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 project(s)
• Staff management:
  Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement; recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team

• 15+ years business development and project management experience
• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline
• Professional Engineering License
• Proven technical understanding of Wastewater and Water markets, including drivers and general trends
• Strong sales traits, including tenacity and competitiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Adept at working in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal and presentation skills
• Ability to interface with diverse personalities
• Ability to think strategically and create persuasive messaging
• Contract negotiating skills, including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
• Self‑starter and ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to multiple demands of project teams and shifting priorities
• Problem‑solving and leadership skills

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (e.g., background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. Work environment includes typical office, construction, extreme weather, high noise, safety hazards (electric currents, scaffolding, high places, chemicals), and atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Tasks include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, robust wellness programs, flexible schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Eligible professionals may also receive a performance‑based bonus.

The company is a 100% ESOP‑owned employer of choice.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.