Executive Director, Water Solutions (Employee-Owned)

Black & Veatch Corporation; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 492,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

AD&D insurance

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an West Execution Director, Water Solution, to lead regional Water solutions, engage clients, and drive profitable growth. You will oversee business development, risk management, and governance across pursuits and project execution, aiming for strong margins and client satisfaction.

As an employee-owned company, BV emphasizes safety, accountability, and collaboration. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Pre-employment checks may include criminal/civil background, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Segment Director and Area Execution Leaders to set new business budget.
• Initiates and cultivates strategic relationships with priority clients and senior stakeholders.
• Supports integrated account plans to drive client satisfaction and profitable growth.
• Leads client engagement using a seller-doer model and coaches delivery leaders.
• Identifies differentiated regional water solutions based on market trends and BV capabilities.
• Leads strategic pursuits including pricing, proposals, and contract terms.
• Promotes BV thought leadership and differentiated service offerings across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's degree a plus

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an West Execution Director, Water Solution, to lead regional Water solutions, engage clients, and drive profitable growth. You will oversee business development, risk management, and governance across pursuits and project execution, aiming for strong margins and client satisfaction.

As an employee-owned company, BV emphasizes safety, accountability, and collaboration. The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional teamwork, and a track record of delivering