Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

Date: Aug 8, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US | Greenwood Village, CO, US | Atlanta, GA, US | Houston, TX, US | Orlando, FL, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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About the Position

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.

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The Opportunity

The Project Manager position at Black & Veatch is responsible for all aspects of medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction, or Design Build and associated Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, and quality. They oversee the 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. This position manages and leads medium to large sized teams of multi-discipline professionals, as well as coordinates and integrates 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.

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Key Responsibilities

• Partners with relevant team members across multiple time-zones to create winning proposals and deliver strong project execution.
• Leads and supports pursuit activities in collaboration with sales, including proposal strategy development, execution planning, risk identification, staffing plans, schedules, and commercial assumptions.
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for additional services, repeat work, and expanded scope in coordination with sales.
• Manages multiple projects and clients. Provides technical and execution leadership during client workshops, interviews, and negotiations.
• Manages a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Mentors and trains project team members and junior project managers, sharing lessons learned, execution strategies, and industry experience to elevate overall project performance and consistency.
• Works collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
• Effectively negotiates with multiple levels of executive management within clients’ organizations.
• Communicates the status of opportunities, clearly articulates next steps, and discusses potential risks with the wider sales and account management team.
• Understands B&V functional organizations and interfaces.
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.
• Responsible for project financial forecasting.
• Manages risk, which may include fixed price, new technology, non-domestic markets, or new clients.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly project reviews to management.
• Develops and maintains the project Change Management Program.
• Actively promotes disciplined project execution, forecasting accuracy, and quality outcomes across the PM community.

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Management Responsibilities

• Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Manufacturing, specific experience in Semi-conductor or Food & Beverage desired.
• Excellent communications/human relations skills (written, verbal, client service); ability to maintain key client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing client invoicing, internal costs, external costs, change management, and overall project profitability.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, preferably using P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to think quickly and anticipate questions when interfacing with clients; listens to understand.
• Ability to take initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects, and independently drive for results.
• Exhibits high ethical standards in business and in work; maintains a reputation of integrity among clients.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

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Certifications

• None specified

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

• 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.

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Competencies

• Builds networks
• Customer focus
• Develops talent
• Directs work
• Drives vision and purpose
• Financial acumen
• Manages complexity
• Manages conflict
• Tech savvy
• Values differences
• Business insight

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Salary Plan

• PMT: Project Management

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Job Grade

• 018

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We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits such as 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, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Employee-owned company with shared financial rewards through stock ownership.

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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 and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients. BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch 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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Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering

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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $146,530.00 - $323,830.00

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