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Black & Veatch, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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Project Director - Transmission and Substation Date: Aug 31, 2025 Location: Houston, TX, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Req Id :
106473 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
Yes Full time/Part time :
Full-Time Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Direct complex project teams requiring global resources and multiple partners or multiple Project Managers
Lead project teams that have substantial impact within regional communities
Mentor and supervise project managers in a high-growth area of our organization
Please note:
This role has substantial travel as needed to project and client sites. When not travelling, this role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office out of a Black and Veatch Houston office.
The Team Our Grid solutions serve our clients to provide study level services to full-scale EPC execution for electric power solutions such as Transmission, Distribution, and Substation solutions. As a Grid Project Director, this position is responsible for overseeing the development of client relationships, business capture, execution oversight and being a culture leader for our professionals and project teams. Our Grid business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
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 (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 work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
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.
Salary Plan PMT: Project Management
Job Grade 020
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. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, a referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be an ESOP-owned company with stock ownership shared among employee-owners.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
EEO Notice Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click and.
Nearest Major Market Houston
Job Segment Engineer, Engineering
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Project Director - Transmission and Substation Date: Aug 31, 2025 Location: Houston, TX, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Req Id :
106473 Opportunity Type :
Staff Relocation eligible :
Yes Full time/Part time :
Full-Time Visa Sponsorship Available:
No
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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Direct complex project teams requiring global resources and multiple partners or multiple Project Managers
Lead project teams that have substantial impact within regional communities
Mentor and supervise project managers in a high-growth area of our organization
Please note:
This role has substantial travel as needed to project and client sites. When not travelling, this role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office out of a Black and Veatch Houston office.
The Team Our Grid solutions serve our clients to provide study level services to full-scale EPC execution for electric power solutions such as Transmission, Distribution, and Substation solutions. As a Grid Project Director, this position is responsible for overseeing the development of client relationships, business capture, execution oversight and being a culture leader for our professionals and project teams. Our Grid business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
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 (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 work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
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.
Salary Plan PMT: Project Management
Job Grade 020
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. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program. To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. A variety of additional benefits are available, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, a referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program. We are proud to be an ESOP-owned company with stock ownership shared among employee-owners.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
EEO Notice Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action 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. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click and.
Nearest Major Market Houston
Job Segment Engineer, Engineering
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