Sr. Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

About the Position

Sr. Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Location: Dallas, TX, US | Meridian, ID, US | Phoenix, AZ, 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 is growing its Advanced Manufacturing business with a focus on the semiconductor sector and supporting infrastructure systems. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a background in design, construction, and/or operations within semiconductor facility infrastructure and sub-fab systems.

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life’s critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the semiconductor manufacturing market, with experience executing large-scale infrastructure, utility-intensive, and mission-critical projects supporting fabrication facilities and campus expansions.

We are seeking a client-facing Project Manager with a strong engineering background. Experience overseeing both engineering and construction work on behalf of clients is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with teams across multiple time zones to develop and deliver infrastructure-led semiconductor solutions.
• 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. Brings a seller-doer mentality.
• 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.
• Mentor and develop project teams, promoting best practices in semiconductor infrastructure delivery and execution discipline.
• 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.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience, with strong preference for:
  • Semiconductor facility infrastructure
  • OR large industrial / mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in:
  • Central utility systems
  • Power distribution and reliability
  • Industrial water/wastewater systems
  • Large-scale EPC or design-build delivery
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including 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, 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, sharing 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 and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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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