Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

Why Black and Veatch?

Black & Veatch is growing their Industrial Manufacturing business. We are looking for an experienced project manager with a background in design, construction and/or operations within the manufacturing, ag/bio-process, and/or food & beverage industries.

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life’s critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

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The Opportunity

The Project Manager position at Black and Veatch is responsible for all aspects of medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction or Design Build and associated Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, and quality. They oversee the successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. This position manages and leads medium to large sized teams of multi-discipline professionals, as well as coordinates and integrates 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 ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the Manufacturing market and experience executing detailed design and construction projects. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and leadership, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Partners with relevant team members across multiple time-zones to create winning proposals and deliver strong project execution.
• Leads and supports pursuit activities in collaboration with sales, including proposal strategy development, execution planning, risk identification, staffing plans, schedules, and commercial assumptions.
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for additional services, repeat work, and expanded scope in coordination with sales. Brings a seller-doer mentality.
• Manages multiple projects and clients. Provides technical and execution leadership during client workshops, interviews, and negotiations.
• Manages a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Mentors and trains project team members and junior project managers, sharing lessons learned, execution strategies, and industry experience to elevate overall project performance and consistency.
• Works collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
• Effectively negotiates with multiple levels of executive management within clients’ organizations.
• Communicates the stat