Project Director - Industrial Water

Black & Veatch; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 185,361 - 315,106; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Performance-based bonus program

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a skilled professional in Greenwood Village, CO, for a leadership role focusing on water and wastewater projects. The ideal applicant will possess a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years in the sector, promoting business, managing diverse teams, and executing projects successfully.

The position offers an annual salary of $185,361 – $315,106 alongside a comprehensive benefits package, flexible schedules, and a performance-based bonus program.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in the water/wastewater industry with leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development efforts and manage project performance.
• Oversee project management and execution with client interaction.
• Mentor team members and support their professional development.

Skills

Leadership in industrial sector

Water/wastewater industry experience

Contract negotiation skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Job Summary
Date: Jun 8, 2026
Location: Greenwood Village, CO
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Req Id: 115344
Opportunity Type: Staff
Relocation Eligible: No
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. Our Industrial Water solution delivers lifecycle water, wastewater, and stormwater projects helping heavy commercial and industrial clients have the water they need at the right cost, whenever and wherever it's needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Business development – leading team efforts for marketing, strategy development, prospect identification, proposal development and preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities; accountable for new business objectives and overall project performance.
• Project management – external focus to interact with assigned clients, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities; support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies and leverage other Black & Veatch technical and management resources to advance Black & Veatch’s market footprint.
• Project execution – oversight of engineering manager(s), development of project performance goals, accountability for implementation; active involvement with internal project team and owner project representatives on project activities; perform or assist with performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned project(s).
• Staff management – team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement; recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals as well as identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team.

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager and is responsible for management of a project team. The composition of the team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the industrial sector.
• Professional Engineering License; Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline.
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics.
• Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Salary

Annual compensation range: $185,361.00 – $315,106.00.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental and vision insurance, disability coverage, and a robust wellness program. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Company matched 401(k), adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employee referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union. Eligible professionals may also receive a performance‑based bonus program.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.