Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the Position

Project Engineering Manager - Water/Wastewater

Location: Columbus, OH, US | Seven Hills, OH, 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Project Execution:

• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects
• Assist in the research to develop equipment and material recommendations
• Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project

Client Interface:

• Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision

Technical Expertise:

• Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
• Provide input to technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals

Management Responsibilities:

• Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
• Mentoring, and performance management of assigned personnel

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license
• Previous engineering consulting experience
• Experience executing multi-discipline WTP and WWTP upgrades and expansion projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
• Minimum of 5 years related work 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
• 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

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits, disability, 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 B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program
• Opportunity to share in the financial rewards of the company's success through stock ownership

About the Company

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

Black & Veatch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

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