Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the Position

We are seeking a Project Manager - Water/Wastewater to join our team in Richmond, VA. This role involves managing water infrastructure projects.

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 of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the Virginia market
  • Professional Engineering License; Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline
  • Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
  • Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms

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

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $129,680.00 - $220,450.00 per year
• Hybrid work options
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K match, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, and more

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.” We offer competitive compensation, 401K match, and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide 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.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond

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