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Black & Veatch, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Overview Project Director - Industrial Water

Date: Sep 18, 2025

Locations: Chicago, IL; Burlington, MA; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Rancho Cordova, CA; New York, NY; Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; Walnut Creek, CA; Paramus, NJ; San Marcos, CA; San Jose, CA; Bloomington, MN

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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 humanitys 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 :

111215

Opportunity Type :

Staff

Relocation eligible :

No

Full time/Part time :

Full-Time

Project Only Hire :

No

Visa Sponsorship Available:

Yes

The Team Black & Veatchs Governments & Communities

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 is needed. By joining our 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.

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 & Veatchs 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.

Management Responsibilities

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

Qualifications Preferred Qualifications

20+ years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the industrial sector

Professional Engineering License; Bachelor’s Degree in 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 and 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).

Physical activities include sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

021

Additional Information 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 include medical, dental and vision insurances, disability, 401k match, and a wellness program. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation/holidays, and other benefits are available. We are a 100 percent ESOP-owned company and value diverse voices and perspectives.

EEO and Notice

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with all 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. For our EEO policy statement, please contact our Employee Relations Department for accessibility accommodations.

Application and Market Information

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes. Annual compensation range applicable: $180,275.00 - $375,563.00. Nearest Major Market: Chicago. Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, Engineer, Architecture, Engineering

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

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