Gulf Coast Regional 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 : 112188 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and 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. #LI-MG1

The Opportunity

The Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast Regional Director for Fuels & Natural Resources (F&NR) will function in a client, project and commercial leadership capacity to grow professional services business in the region across multiple client segments. You will have the opportunity to be responsible for bottom-line results for a portfolio of services projects encompassing various solutions offered by Black & Veatch including Process, Industrial Water, Distributed Infrastructure, Advanced Power Generation, Renewables, Environmental, Asset Management, Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology and Cybersecurity. There is also significant interface expected with Client Account Managers. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

 

• Develop deep relationships with clients including Energy Majors, Independent Fuel Producers, Mining, Metals and Fertilizers/Chemicals at a regional and local level 
• Identify opportunities, win work and manage a portfolio of services based work with clients  
• Lead project teams that have substantial impact within regional communities 
• Act as a project director 
• Mentor and supervise project managers in a high-growth area of our organization 
• Align and collaborate with Client Account Managers 

  

Please note: This role has substantial travel as needed to project and client sites. When not travelling, this role will be based out of Black and Veatch’s office in or near the Texas/Louisiana Gulf Coast area.  

 

As a Regional Director, this position is responsible for overseeing the development of client relationships, business capture, execution oversight and being a culture leader for our professionals and project teams.  

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the F&NR Segment Leaders to develop overall strategy for business to ensure growth, establish Company presence in the industry, and maintain competitive edge in conjunction with anticipating trends and/or changes. 
• Responsible for executing strategic plan, alignment with NextGen Strategy and goals for F&NR business.  Identifies work based on assessment of the market and determines products to sell and methodology of execution to perform the work. 
• Regularly meets with external entities including clients, contractors, suppliers/vendors, and partners to establish strategy and execution for projects, pursue new business, negotiate contracts, and review project status.  Supports strategic alliances and growth. 
• Manages multiple clients and/or accountable for implementing expanded new business objectives 
• Oversees and delivers opportunities for new/repeat business, finalizing key contract negotiations with client executives and project managers/project directors 
• Active participation in project and proposal reviews to ensure quality of product, management of client expectations and handle any related issues. 
• Responsible for project staffing plans, execution resource planning and assignments. 
• Overall responsibility for project profitability including cost, schedule, quality