Project Manager - Water Business

Overview

Date:
May 16, 2026

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US;
Tucson, AZ, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

Opportunity Type: Staff |
Relocation eligible: Yes |
Full time/Part time: Full-Time |
Project Only Hire: No |
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

As the Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage all aspects of small Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality
• Be 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
• Provide for the successful staffing of the project
• Manage and lead small teams of multi-discipline professionals
• Coordinate and integrate 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

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

The Team Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities focuses on infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. This team partners with customers to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. The team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.

Be part of a team that has delivered large scale projects such as the Butler Water Reclamation Facility.

• Business development: Leading team efforts for marketing; strategy development; prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities; accountable for new business objectives and for overall project performance
• Project management: External focus to interact with assigned clients; 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 resources to advance the 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 representatives; perform or assist with budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews
• Staff management: Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement; recommendations for training and promotion; identify and develop new candidates
• Management responsibilities: Acts as a project manager; may manage a project team whose composition varies by project

• Preferred Qualifications
  : 15+ years of active water/wastewater experience with leadership in the Phoenix market
• Professional Engineering License;
  Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
• Contract negotiation skills including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms

• Minimum Qualifications
  :
  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; pre-employment onboarding requirements may include background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws

Salary Plan: PMT:
Project Management

Benefits include health care, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and additional programs as described by Black & Veatch. Black & Veatch is 100 percent ESOP-owned, offering employee-owners the opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success.

Black & Veatch Holdings Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates comply with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. EEO policy information is provided for applicant awareness. See company policy statements for details.

Phoenix

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