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Black & Veatch

Sr. Project Manager - Water Business

Black & Veatch, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598

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Overview 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.

Company :

Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id :

105966

Opportunity Type :

Staff

Relocation eligible :

Yes

Full time/Part time :

Full-Time

Project Only Hire :

No

Visa Sponsorship Available:

No

The Opportunity Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a well-established and expanding water/wastewater team in Northern California.

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for leading our State and Local Government and Water business with clients in Northern California. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing client and pursuit strategies, relationship management, leading business development activities, overall business financial management, contract management, and ensuring client satisfaction. The Client Director is accountable for meeting new business and earnings financial goals; development of strong relationships with clients, teaming partners and contractors; driving business development; and selling the Black & Veatch full suite of services.

Black & Veatch is a leading engineering, consulting and construction company. We are employee-owned and have more than 100 offices worldwide. Our services in the Water market help to provide safe drinking water and effective wastewater management to communities. We serve public and private clients of every size with a strong focus on life cycle economy, efficiency and reliability.

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The Team Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities

focus on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit.

This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.

Be part of a team that has delivered large scale projects such as the EchoWater BNR Project. Read about it here: BNR complex strengthens the sustainability and resilience of a vital California environmental and water supply resource.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and implement Client Development Plans for assigned clients

Develop and maintain strong relationships with assigned clients, business partners, and competitors

Develop client and pursuit strategies

Lead or support proposal development

Make Go / No Go decisions or recommendations and assist with preparation of Proposal Review Board documents

Serve as the Client Director and provide leadership to project and pursuit teams

Meet new business and earnings financial goals

Manage assigned business development budget

Manage contracts and legal issues

Manage and mitigate risks

Identify key client interests and drivers on projects and pursuits and communicate with team members

Leverage professional networking skills to help identify and pursue project opportunities

Supervise and mentor project team members

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

Bachelor\'s Degree in Business Management or a related field

Prefer 10+ years professional experience managing a multi-disciplinary team to deliver new business for water and wastewater utility and state and local government projects

Previous consulting experience

Proficiency with computer software, including MS Office Suite and Project Software

Experience preparing proposals; negotiating and managing contracts; managing project budgets, costs and accounts receivables

Experience with planning, delegation, directing others and conflict management

Experience dealing with ambiguity and building effective teams

Client Focus

Assist with identification of key client interests and drivers on complex projects

Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work on complex projects

Actively lead business development and development of strategies for client pursuit activities

People Management

Assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions as required

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) including: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with 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 & Benefits Salary Plan: PMT: Project Management. Job Grade: 018. We offer a comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holidays, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may be eligible for a bonus program.

Compensation Notice In accordance with local law, the following annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location: $130,575.00 - $247,613.00.

EEO / Accessibility Black & Veatch is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. We do not discriminate on 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 statements and rights under the law, please refer to the links in the original posting.

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.

This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.

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