Project Manager - Power Generation

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.

Req Id : 117082

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage all aspects of small to medium Engineering Services projects, including risks related to cost, schedule, and quality. You will be responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope, with accountability for performance, financial metrics, planning, scheduling, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. You will provide successful staffing of projects and lead multi-discipline teams of professionals. This person will coordinate and integrate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and third-party partners contributing to the project.

This role also serves as a seller/doer, combining strong project execution with a client-focused, business development mindset. This individual will have opportunities to partner with Client Account Managers to strengthen client relationships, identify and pursue new opportunities, support proposal development, and help expand the company’s services with both existing and prospective clients.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages multiple small to medium sized Services projects, and/or a small EPC project.

• Manages multiple clients and/or projects.

• Obtains new/repeat business on medium size projects; supports contract negotiations with client peers.

• Manages risk which may include fixed price engineering, new technology or new clients.

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

• Typically 7 years of experience.

• Experience managing Engineering Services projects within the power generation industry.

• Experience working on power generation projects, with exposure to conventional and/or renewable generation technologies.

• Experience with solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects is a plus.

• Demonstrated experience managing cost, schedule, quality, risk, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Experience leading and coordinating multi-discipline engineering and project teams, including internal teams, contractors, and third-party partners.

• Understanding of project activities across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.

• Strong client relationship and communication skills, with the ability to serve as a trusted point of contact throughout project execution.

• Demonstrated seller/doer mindset, with an interest in identifying client needs, developing new opportunities, and supporting business development efforts.

• Experience partnering with Client Account Managers, business development teams, or sales leaders on client engagement, pursuits, proposals, and account growth.

• Ability to balance project delivery responsibilities with client development and business growth objectives.

• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

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

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

018

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