Senior Project Manager - Water Business

About the Position

Senior Project Manager - Water Business

Date: Jun 18, 2026

Location: Walnut Creek, CA, US | Rancho Cordova, CA, US | San Jose, CA, 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 and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.

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. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established and expanding water/wastewater team in Northern California.

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for leading our State and Local Government and Water business with clients in Northern California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing client and pursuit strategies, relationship management, leading business development activities, overall business financial management, contract management, and ensuring client satisfaction. The Client Director is accountable for meeting new business and earnings financial goals; development of strong relationships with clients, teaming partners and contractors; driving business development; and selling the Black & Veatch full suite of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement Client Development Plans for assigned clients
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, business partners, and competitors
• Develop client and pursuit strategies
• Lead or support proposal development
• Make Go / No Go decisions or recommendations and assist with preparation of Proposal Review Board documents
• Serve as the Client Director and provide leadership to project and pursuit teams
• Meet new business and earnings financial goals
• Manage assigned business development budget
• Manage contracts and legal issues
• Manage and mitigate risks
• Identify key client interests and drivers on projects and pursuits and communicate with team members
• Leverage professional networking skills to help identify and pursue project opportunities
• Supervise and mentor project team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or a related field
• Prefer 10+ years professional experience managing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver new business for water and wastewater utility and state and local government projects
• Previous consulting experience
• Proficiency with computer software, including MS Office Suite and Project Software
• Experience preparing proposals; negotiating and managing contracts; managing project budgets, costs and accounts receivables
• Experience with planning, delegation, directing others and conflict management
• Experience dealing with ambiguity and building effective teams

Client Focus:

• Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on complex projects
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on complex projects
• Actively lead business development and development of strategies for client pursuit activities

People Management - (supervision, career development, training, mentoring):

• Assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Certifications

• None specified

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

Salary Plan

• PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

• 019

Salary Range

• $190,489.00 - $323,830.00

Categories

• Wastewater
• Water Treatment
• Architecture
• Engineer
• Engineering

Nearest Major Market:

• San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market:

• Oakland

We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 401K match
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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
• B&V Credit Union
• Performance-based bonus program

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, complies 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.

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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