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Black & Veatch

Project Director - Transmission and Substation

Black & Veatch, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Overview Project Director - Transmission and Substation at Black & Veatch. Employee-owned company offering a hybrid work environment and opportunities to grow within a leading infrastructure engineering, procurement, and construction organization.

The Opportunity The Grid Project Director will function in a cultural, client, project and commercial leadership capacity. Responsible for bottom-line results for a focused client portfolio of EPC and services projects primarily encompassing transmission, distribution, and substations in a US region. There is also expected interface with other Black & Veatch solutions such as BESS and private networks.

Directs complex project teams requiring global resources and multiple partners or multiple Project Managers

Manages multiple clients and/or accountable for implementing expanded new business objectives

Oversees and delivers opportunities for new/repeat business, finalizing key contract negotiations with client executives and project managers

Manages broad and varied complex risk profile

Cultural leader

Safety Leader

Key Responsibilities

Directs complex project teams requiring global resources and multiple partners or multiple Project Managers

Manages multiple clients and/or accountable for implementing expanded new business objectives

Oversees and delivers opportunities for new/repeat business, finalizing key contract negotiations with client executives and project managers

Manages broad and varied complex risk profile

Cultural leader

Safety Leader

Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of relevant industry experience including at least one of the following:

5+ years as a Sr. Project Manager for an EPC firm focusing on at least one of the following technologies (Transmission, Distribution, or Substations including overhead, underground, or HV)

5+ years in a leadership role where you were the owner for EPC T&D/Substation projects and working with an EPC firm

5+ years in a project leadership role (not including PMO or strictly operations) at an organization that focuses on utility-scale T&D/Substation construction and/or design

Experience negotiating $50 million+ contracts with clients in the energy utility space

Experience managing construction teams directly in both a direct-hire and/or subcontract construction environment

Experience managing risk for EPC T&D/Substation projects

Deep knowledge of the utility-scale T&D/Substation market

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search, as applicable) in compliance with laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Typical office environment and construction environment with associated safety hazards and physical demands

Salary and Benefits Salary Plan: PMT - Project Management; Job Grade 020. Black & Veatch offers a comprehensive benefits portfolio, including health care, 401(k) with company match, and wellness programs. Eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

EEO and Acceptance Black & Veatch is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment. See our EEO policy statements for more information. Notice to External Search Firms: we do not accept unsolicited resumes.

Relocation: Some positions may be relocation eligible. Speak to your recruiter if you have relocation interest.

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