About the Position

We are seeking a Project Director for Water/Wastewater to lead business growth and manage projects in various locations across the US.

Responsibilities

Establish and/or maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Develop new business.
Provide oversight of projects and Engineering Managers.
Work directly with managers in developing business growth strategies.
Drive growth in assigned strategies and support other Project Directors.
Support other areas of the business where individual experience aligns.
Lead team efforts for marketing, strategy development, prospect identification, proposal development, and client presentations.
Represent Black & Veatch and support brand recognition in the water industry.
Accountable for new business objectives.
External focus to interact with assigned clients and promote Black & Veatch.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications
- 20+ years business development and project management experience; wastewater and water technical engineering experience.
- PE required; Bachelor's degree in technical discipline.
- Proven technical understanding of wastewater and water markets.
- Strong sales traits, including tenacity and competitiveness.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and presentation skills.
- Ability to interface with diverse personalities.
- Contract negotiating skills.
- 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, which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

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.
Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
Travel to client sites.

Compensation Transparency

State of California: $193,787 - $329,429
State of Colorado: $185,261 - $315,106
State of Washington: $202,212 - $343,752
State of Oregon: $176,936 - $300,783

We Offer

Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances, 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, and the B&V Credit Union.
Performance-based bonus program.
Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company.

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.” With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, we are building a world of difference.

Locations: Greenwood Village, CO, US | Los Angeles, CA, US | Irvine, CA, US | Seattle, WA, US | Tualatin, OR, US

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id: 117022

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: Yes

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Nearest Major Market: Denver

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

Project Director - Water/Wastewater

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