Industrial Water Pursuit Manager

Location: Shawnee Mission

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 :
Black & Veatch Corporation  Req  : 116723 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
No Full time/Part time :
Full-Time  Project Only Hire :
No Visa Sponsorship Available:
No Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity As the Pursuit Manager you will be responsible for management (preparation, assembly, review, and submittal) of responses to Request for Proposals (RFP). You will be assigned proposals that may range from small to medium scope and generally have low to medium risk profiles.

Key Responsibilities Responsible for management (preparation, assembly, review, and submittal) of responses to Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with governance.

Assigned proposals may range from small to medium scope and generally have low to medium risk profiles

Typically, this pursuit manager has a primary solution they focus on to build the needed competencies for advancement.

This professional interfaces directly with and provides support to the sales manager, the project director, andthe project manager to set the proposal execution strategy / schedule, assemble proposal response team,and develop the project execution plan and value proposition / win strategies.

Ensure conceptual design and business enablement functional teams (estimating, project controls,construction, procurement, subcontracts, LIFTT) are held accountable to provide deliverables in accordance with proposal development schedule.

Monitors and manages pursuit team expenditures to align with approved budgets.

Participate in cost review. Facilitate risk determination / mitigation and leadership approval discussions.

Assist in negotiations as requested

Facilitate discussion and actions to transition proposal basis information to the project execution team upon contract signature.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience3+ years of engineering, project execution or technical pursuit management 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.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical project execution…