Project Director - Water Business

Black & Veatch Corporation; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Benefits from day 1

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Flexible work options

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Dallas seeks a Project Director to drive growth in the Texas market. You will lead client development, staffing, and project oversight in a leader-led environment, focusing on water and non-water opportunities.

Hybrid work options may apply after onboarding and you’ll operate as an employee-owner in a firm recognized for diversity, growth, and a strong benefits portfolio.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in business development and project management in water/wastewater.
• PE license required; Bachelor's degree in technical discipline.
• Proven understanding of wastewater and water markets.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and execute growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain client relationships.
• Develop new business in the Texas market.
• Provide project oversight with Engineering Managers.
• Lead marketing, proposals, and client presentations.
• Guide staffing and career development.
• Ensure timely project delivery and budget adherence.

Skills

Client relation

Strategic sales

Leadership

Market development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Job description

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :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.

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-KB2

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is a leading employee-owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company. Consistently recognized as “Best Companies to Work For” and “Best Employers for Diversity.” One of the biggest Water & Wastewater Civil Design Firms with 8,300+ employees. Our revenues exceed $3 billion.

The Project Director is a leadership position focusing on driving business growth in the Texas area by:

• Adding clients, managing and developing existing clients and providing leadership in the Texas market.
• Work collaboratively with leadership, Project Directors and regional management by developing new and existing clients, recruiting new professionals, retaining and rewarding top professionals, mentoring and coaching existing professionals, and capturing an industry-leading market share of various water or non-water work for public agencies and utilities.
• Provide for the successful staffing of the projects
• Provide a challenging and exciting workplace for our employees to grow, innovate and thrive.

The Team

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. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit.

With an integrated global workforce of highly skilled and experienced scientists, engineers, and technicians, we are well-equipped to handle all water concerns. In addition to receiving top rankings in many engineering journals, the Water Business has helped to shape regulatory approaches and develop innovative technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and/or maintain relationships with our existing and prospective clients.
• Develop new business
• Provide oversight of projects and Engineering Managers encompassing the full breadth of solutions B&V can offer
• Work directly with managers in developing business growth strategies which encompasses market growth, new clients, hiring and strategic sales.
• Drive growth in any assigned strategies and support other Project Directors in accomplishing the overall market goals.
• Support other areas of the business and/or markets where individual experience, expertise, and aspirations align.
• Lead team efforts for marketing, strategy development, prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities.
• Represent Black & Veatch and support brand recognition in the water industry through active association participation and provide technical transfer through client workshops, presentations, and other activities supporting our clients.
• Accountable for new business objectives
• External focus to interact with assigned clients and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities

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 business development and project management experience; wastewater and water technical engineering experience.
• PE required; Bachelor's degree in technical discipline
• Proven technical understanding of wastewater and water markets, including drivers and general trends.
• Strong sales traits, including tenacity and competitiveness
• Overall people skills, task oriented to focus on winning new business, and achieving sales targets. Adept at working in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written and communication skills, inter-personal skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to interface with diverse personalities. Ability to think strategically and create persuasive message.
• Contract negotiating skills which includes knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms. Expert ability to sell, as well as strong negotiating and persuasive skills.
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics. Self-starter and ability to make decisions independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to multiple demands of project teams and shifting priorities. Problem solving and leadership 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
• Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication
• Travel to client sites

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

021

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
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