Project Director - Water/Wastewater

About the Position

We are seeking a Project Director for Water/Wastewater to lead and manage large-scale infrastructure projects in Memphis, TN. This high-profile leadership role is part of Black & Veatch's Water/Wastewater business leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of water-related infrastructure projects in the multi-million-dollar range.

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.

Responsibilities

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, become involved in client activities, and 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 technical and management resources to advance Black & Veatch’s 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 project representatives on project activities
• Perform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned project(s)

Staff Management

• Team development, mentoring, and coaching on performance improvement
• Recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years business development and project management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline
• Professional Engineering License
• Proven technical understanding of Wastewater and Water markets, including drivers and general trends
• Strong sales traits, including tenacity and competitiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills. Adept at working in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proposal and presentations skills
• Ability to interface with diverse personalities. Ability to think strategically and create persuasive messages
• Contract negotiating skills which includes knowledge of terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
• Self-starter and ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to multiple demands of project teams and shifting priorities. Problem-solving and leadership skills

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401k match
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401k plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-taxed accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program

About the Company

Black & Veatch is a leading employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company. Consistently recognized as “Best Companies to Work For” and “Best Employers for Diversity.” One of the biggest Water & Wastewater Civil Design Firms with 8,300+ employees. Our revenues exceed $3 billion.

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Nearest Major Market: Memphis

Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, Architecture, Engineer, Engineering