Grid Project Director

 

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 : 103754 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, 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. 
 

The Opportunity

As a Grid Project Director, you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence and assist with development of growth strategy for the West region as a key member of the account team for regional clients. 
• Lead Pacific Northwest based solution professionals to achieve growth strategy on a long term basis.
• Development of client and alliance relationships and serve as key business adviser.

 
Please note: This role has substantial travel as needed to project and client sites. When not travelling, this opportunity will be hybrid working in the Tualatin Oregon Office. : 2 days per week remote, minimum 3 days per week in-office.

The Team

BV’s Technology, Commercial & Industrial business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. 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

• Serve as Project Director for client's grid projects. 
• Lead project delivery teams to successful completion of project deliverables while maintaining high client satisfaction.
• Provide leadership for the Tualatin, Oregon office professionals.
• Plays an active role in development of others and serves as a mentor or coach to our grid professionals. 
• Project leadership tasks such as profit/loss responsibilities for projects to meet as-sold metrics, risk management through leadership of project reviews, timely semi-annual performance management documentation and feedback.
• Business development responsibilities such as working with sales team to maintain and grow client relationships with electric utilities, meeting annual project business development targets for your clients, and participate in and co-lead contract negotiations for clients. 
• Exhibits the Company’s Values and inspires others to follow their example.
   

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

• 20 years experience working on complex grid projects
• Established relationships with area utility clients
• Proven record of success with development and execution of growth strategy
   

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

Typical office environment with hybrid