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Black & Veatch, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Overview
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Project Director - Water Business - Design Build
Date: Aug 15, 2025
Locations: Austin, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Req Id: 109763 | Opportunity Type: Staff | Relocation eligible: Yes | Full time/Part time: Full-Time | Project Only Hire: No | Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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 As the
Project Director , you will have the opportunity to:
Manage all aspects of large Design Build/Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, quality and client relationship.
Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted Design Build scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction
Provide for the successful staffing of the project
Manage and lead large teams of multi-discipline professionals
Coordinate and integrate the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative
The Team Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities
focuses on infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. This team helps modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. It is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.
Check out one of our recent projects
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 and 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
Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in Texas market
Professional Engineering License; Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline
Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
Contract negotiation skills 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.
Salary Plan PMT: Project Management
Job Grade 004
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do 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. Evidence of eligibility to work in the United States required where applicable. This notice applies to applicants located in the United States.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Austin
Job Segment: Water Treatment, Wastewater, Engineer, Architecture, Engineering
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Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application. Project Director - Water Business - Design Build
Date: Aug 15, 2025
Locations: Austin, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Fort Worth, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Req Id: 109763 | Opportunity Type: Staff | Relocation eligible: Yes | Full time/Part time: Full-Time | Project Only Hire: No | Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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 As the
Project Director , you will have the opportunity to:
Manage all aspects of large Design Build/Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, quality and client relationship.
Be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted Design Build scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction
Provide for the successful staffing of the project
Manage and lead large teams of multi-discipline professionals
Coordinate and integrate the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative
The Team Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities
focuses on infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. This team helps modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk. It is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.
Check out one of our recent projects
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 and 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
Qualifications Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in Texas market
Professional Engineering License; Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline
Understanding of budgets and financial metrics
Contract negotiation skills 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.
Salary Plan PMT: Project Management
Job Grade 004
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and do 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. Evidence of eligibility to work in the United States required where applicable. This notice applies to applicants located in the United States.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Austin
Job Segment: Water Treatment, Wastewater, Engineer, Architecture, Engineering
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