Black & Veatch
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Black & Veatch, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
Project Director-Industrial Water
Date: Sep 17, 2025
Location: Overland Park, KS; Nashville, TN; Cary, NC; Coral Springs, FL; San Antonio, TX; St. George, UT; Fort Myers, FL; Toledo, OH; Houston, TX; Savannah, GA; Milwaukee, WI; Columbia, SC; Des Moines, IA; Blue Ash, OH; Ann Arbor, MI; Charlotte, TX; Creve Coeur, MO; Tualatin, OR; Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Tucson, AZ; Canonsburg, PA; Chattanooga, TN; Tampa, FL; Charleston, SC; Virginia Beach, VA; College Station, TX; Grand Rapids, MI; Charlotte, NC; Las Vegas, NV; Garner, NC; Oklahoma City, OK; South Jordan, UT; Suwanee, GA; Arlington, VA; Indianapolis, IN; Phoenix, AZ; Greenville, SC; Richmond, VA; Fort Worth, TX; Atlanta, GA
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 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: 111168
Opportunity Type: Staff
Relocation eligible: No
Full time/Part time: Full-Time
Project Only Hire: No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black & 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.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
The Team Black & Veatch’s 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's 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 & Veatch’s market footprint.
Project execution:
Oversight of engineering manager(s)
Development of project performance goals 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/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). 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.
Competencies Builds networks
Customer focus
Develops talent
Directs work
Drives vision and purpose
Financial acumen
Manages complexity
Manages conflict
Tech savvy
Values differences
Business insight
Other Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
021
We are committed to accessibility. If you need assistance applying due to a disability, contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622.
We are an ESOP-owned company and value diverse voices and perspectives.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (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.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe | Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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Date: Sep 17, 2025
Location: Overland Park, KS; Nashville, TN; Cary, NC; Coral Springs, FL; San Antonio, TX; St. George, UT; Fort Myers, FL; Toledo, OH; Houston, TX; Savannah, GA; Milwaukee, WI; Columbia, SC; Des Moines, IA; Blue Ash, OH; Ann Arbor, MI; Charlotte, TX; Creve Coeur, MO; Tualatin, OR; Orlando, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Tucson, AZ; Canonsburg, PA; Chattanooga, TN; Tampa, FL; Charleston, SC; Virginia Beach, VA; College Station, TX; Grand Rapids, MI; Charlotte, NC; Las Vegas, NV; Garner, NC; Oklahoma City, OK; South Jordan, UT; Suwanee, GA; Arlington, VA; Indianapolis, IN; Phoenix, AZ; Greenville, SC; Richmond, VA; Fort Worth, TX; Atlanta, GA
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 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: 111168
Opportunity Type: Staff
Relocation eligible: No
Full time/Part time: Full-Time
Project Only Hire: No
Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
Why Black & 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.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 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.
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
The Team Black & Veatch’s 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's 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 & Veatch’s market footprint.
Project execution:
Oversight of engineering manager(s)
Development of project performance goals 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/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). 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.
Competencies Builds networks
Customer focus
Develops talent
Directs work
Drives vision and purpose
Financial acumen
Manages complexity
Manages conflict
Tech savvy
Values differences
Business insight
Other Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
021
We are committed to accessibility. If you need assistance applying due to a disability, contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622.
We are an ESOP-owned company and value diverse voices and perspectives.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliated companies comply with Equal Employment Opportunity (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.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe | Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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