Project Manager - Power Generation EPC

Black & Veatch; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Company‑matched 401k

Tuition reimbursement

AD&D insurance

ESOP ownership

Health care benefits

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Houston is seeking a Staff Project Manager to lead small to medium EPC/Service projects, managing risk to cost, schedule, quality, and safety while staffing the project and guiding multi‑discipline teams. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and startup elements to ensure client satisfaction.

The role offers hybrid or flexible work options after 90 days, with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and ownership as part of a 100% ESOP‑owned company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of experience in engineering, construction, and project management.
• Experience with EPC/Service projects and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of small to medium EPC/Service projects including cost, schedule, quality, safety and client satisfaction.
• Staff projects successfully and lead multi‑discipline teams.
• Coordinate activities of engineering, procurement, construction and startup.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering

Construction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Date: Aug 4, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company: Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type: Staff

Relocation eligible: Yes

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

Manages all aspects of small to medium Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. Responsible for the day‑to‑day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Manages and leads medium teams of multi‑discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third‑party companies contributing to the initiative.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 Years of Experience in Engineering, Construction, Project Management
• Previous EPC experience in Power Industry / Gas Fired Technology

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.
• Typical office environment: Sitting standing, computer usage for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• Travel 25% or more.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

018

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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

Houston