Job Details

Project Director – Industrial Water

Date: Sep 17, 2025

Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Charlotte, TX, US; Las Vegas, NV, US; Tucson, AZ, US; Jacksonville, FL, US; Atlanta, GA, US; Creve Coeur, MO, US; Toledo, OH, US; Tampa, FL, US; Coral Springs, FL, US; Savannah, GA, US;Fort Worth, TX, US; San Antonio, TX, US; Garner, NC, US; Suwanee, GA, US; Blue Ash, OH, US; College Station, TX, US; Virginia Beach, VA, US; Grand Rapids, MI, US; Indianapolis, IN, US; Des Moines, IA, US; Ann Arbor, MI, US; Orlando, FL, US; Columbia, SC, US; Arlington, VA, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Charlotte, NC, US; Chattanooga, TN, US; Oklahoma City, OK, US; Richmond, VA, US; South Jordan, UT, US; Cary, NC, US; Nashville, TN, US; St. George, UT, US; Canonsburg, PA, US; Tualatin, OR, US; Houston, TX, US; Fort Myers, FL, US; Milwaukee, WI, US; Charleston, SC, US; Greenville, SC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

About Black & Veatch

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, we build a world of difference.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Governments & Communities sector focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies.

Our Industrial Water solution delivers lifecycle water, wastewater, and stormwater projects helping heavy commercial and industrial clients have the water they need at the right cost, whenever and wherever it's needed. By joining this market sector, you will pinpoint and deliver the best solution to meet their schedule and budget goals while balancing water sustainability and resilience with regulatory compliance and community relations.

Key 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

Management Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the industrial sector
• Professional Engineering License; Bachelor's Degree in a 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.

Certifications

None specified

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.

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

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

021

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

External Search Firms Notice

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.

Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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