Project Manager - Water Business

Project Manager – Water & Wastewater

Location:

Oklahoma City, OK, US

Date:
May 26, 2026

Black & Veatch is a leading employee‑owned engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company. The Project Manager will lead major water and wastewater projects and programs as part of the Water / Wastewater business leadership team, managing delivery of multi‑million dollar infrastructure projects.

• Lead major projects or programs from planning through construction, presenting updates to external client stakeholders and supporting decision‑making.
• Provide oversight of program schedule and budget using Black & Veatch’s internal processes and manage large inter‑discipline teams of internal and sub‑consultant resources.
• Lead a team delivering technical solutions in water supply intakes, pump stations, large‑diameter pipelines, tunnels, wastewater lift stations, force mains and collection systems, including condition assessment and rehabilitation.
• Recommend client processes, organization, and readiness for major programs and alternative project delivery.
• Support the team’s risk‑based assessments to develop and prioritize capital improvement programs.
• Provide project execution, quality control, and technical leadership for large water and wastewater projects and programs, identifying innovative solutions to maximize benefits to municipalities and utilities.
• Provide technical expertise to support marketing and business development, pursuit, proposal, and project interview activities.
• Work closely with Client Directors and the Area Director to develop relationships with clients and decision makers in Oklahoma.
• Mentor professionals and grow the team by identifying high‑quality candidates and recruits.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oklahoma.
• 15+ years of relevant water engineering experience, including but not limited to water and wastewater infrastructure planning, asset management, CIP optimization, detailed design, and construction.
• Experience managing large water and wastewater programs and projects.
• Knowledge of local, federal, and state permitting requirements and funding mechanisms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort in a client‑facing role discussing technical topics and solutions.
• Experience providing input and oversight of technical tasks and project teams performing studies and assessments of water and wastewater projects.
• Proficient with report writing and PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed.

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

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies 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.