Project Manager; Bird Electric

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:
  Bird Electric Enterprises
• Req
• Opportunity Type:
  Staff
• Relocation eligible:
  No
• Full time/Part time:
  Full-Time
• Project Only Hire:
  No
• Visa Sponsorship Available:
  No
• Nearest Major Market:
  Midland
• Job Segment:
  Field Engineer, Engineer, Engineering

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

The Project Manager manages all aspects of projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. Responsible for the day‑to‑day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Manages and leads small teams of multi‑discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third‑party companies contributing to the initiative.

• Manages all aspects of construction projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality.
• Responsible for the day‑to‑day successful execution of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Ensures successful staffing of the project.
• Manages and leads teams of multi‑discipline professionals.
• Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third‑party companies contributing to the initiative.
• Obtains new/repeat business projects; supports contract negotiations.
• Manages risk which may include fixed‑price engineering, new technology or new clients.

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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.

2+ years experience.

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

• Builds networks
• Develops talent
• Customer focus
• Directs work
• Drives vision and purpose
• Financial acumen
• Manages complexity
• Manages conflict
• Tech savvy
• Val…