Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing Job Details | Family of Companies

Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

Date:
Jun 11, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Atlanta, GA, US Dallas, TX, US Denver, CO, US Houston, TX, US Orlando, FL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Req : 115300

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: Yes

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

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The Project Manager position at Black and Veatch is responsible for all aspects of medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction, or Design Build and associated Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, and quality. They oversee the 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. This position manages and leads medium to large sized teams of multi‑discipline professionals, as well as 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.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the Manufacturing market and experience executing detailed design and construction projects. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and leadership, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues in a fast‑paced environment.

• Partners with relevant team members across multiple time‑zones to create winning proposals and deliver strong project execution.
• Leads and supports pursuit activities in collaboration with sales, including proposal strategy development, execution planning, risk identification, staffing plans, schedules, and commercial assumptions.
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for additional services, repeat work, and expanded scope in coordination with sales. Brings a seller‑doer mentality.
• Manages multiple projects and clients. Provides technical and execution leadership during client workshops, interviews, and negotiations.
• Manages a team of multi‑discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Mentors and trains project team members and junior project managers, sharing lessons learned, execution strategies, and industry experience to elevate overall project performance and consistency.
• Works collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
• Effectively negotiates with multiple levels of executive management within clients’ organizations.
• Communicates the status of opportunities, clearly articulates next steps and discusses potential risks with the wider sales and account management team.
• Understands B&V functional organizations and interfaces.
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.
• Responsible for project financial forecasting.
• Manages risk, which may include fixed price, new technology, non‑domestic markets or new clients.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly project reviews to management.
• Develops and maintains the project Change Management Program.
• Actively promotes disciplined project execution, forecasting accuracy, and quality outcomes across the PM community.

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

• Prefer four‑year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Manufacturing, specific experience in Semiconductor or Food & Beverage desired.
• Excellent communications/human relations skills (written, verbal, client service); ability to maintain key client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing client invoicing, internal costs, external costs,…