Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Manager to lead small EPC/Service water/wastewater projects. You will manage scope, risk, cost, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction, staffing the project and directing multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of PM experience; PE license preferred. Hybrid work arrangements may be offered after onboarding, with a focus on delivering multi-million-dollar projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
10+ years of program/project management experience in water/wastewater preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead marketing efforts and develop strategy for opportunities.
Oversee project performance, budgeting, scheduling, and quality.
Staff management, mentoring, and recruitment decisions.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and startup teams.
Ensure safety, contractual compliance, and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Date: Jul 30, 2026

Location: Charlotte, NC, US Cary, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

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.

Opportunity Type

Staff

Relocation eligible

Full time/Part time

Full-Time

Project Only Hire

Visa Sponsorship Available

Why Black and Veatch

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 Manager position is a high-profile leadership role at Black & Veatch. In this capacity, you will have the opportunity to serve as part of the Water / Wastewater business leadership team. As part of the team, you will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of water related infrastructure projects in the multi-million-dollar range.

The Opportunity

Manage all aspects of small Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality
Be 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
Provide for the successful staffing of the project
Manage and lead small teams of multi-discipline professionals
Coordinate and integrate 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

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

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Governments & Water Utilities 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.

This team partners with our customers to align their people, processes, technologies, and data analytics in the face of industry transformation. We help our customers leverage our industry-leading solutions and expertise to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk no matter where the water industry goes next. This team is ranked in the top 10 by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply and Sewer Waste and other water-related rankings.

Be part of a team that has delivered large scale projects such as the Cape Fear project. Read about it here: Cape Fear Tackles PFAS | Black & Veatch

Key Responsibilities

Business development

Leading team efforts for marketing
Strategy development
Prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities
Accountable for new business objectives and for 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 the 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. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License
10+ years program/project management experience, technical experience and background
Technical experience in water and wastewater treatment as well as linear infrastructure planning and design: planning & asset management; and other key elements of our client's diverse water needs.
Business development and program/project management experience
Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline

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.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

017

Nearest Major Market

Charlotte

Job Segment

Engineer, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Architecture, Engineering

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