Sr. Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 146,530 - 323,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits portfolio

401(k) with company match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Black & Veatch in Overland Park is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Industrial Manufacturing to lead projects in various industries. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in project management and team leadership, focusing on achieving client requirements and financial forecasting.

Applicants should possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, have over 9 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including a performance-based bonus program.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Manufacturing.
• Experience in Semi-conductor or Food & Beverage desired.
• Strong initiative and drive for results.

Responsibilities

• Lead pursuit activities and manage multiple projects.
• Mentor junior project managers and team members.
• Develop and maintain Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Financial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Education

Four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

P6

MS Project

Job description

Date: Jun 11, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Ann Arbor, MI, US; Atlanta, GA, US; Dallas, TX, US; Denver, CO, US; Houston, TX, US; Orlando, FL, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Cary, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Recruitment Id: 115397

Position: Project Manager – Industrial Manufacturing

Relocation eligible: Yes

Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time

Project-Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Opportunity Overview

Black & Veatch is growing its Industrial Manufacturing business and is seeking an experienced project manager with a background in design, construction, or operations within the manufacturing, ag/bio-process, and/or food & beverage industries. The role involves managing medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction, or Design Build and associated Service projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support pursuit activities in collaboration with sales.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Manage multiple projects and clients, providing technical and execution leadership during workshops, interviews, and negotiations.
• Manage a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Mentor and train project team members and junior project managers.
• Define approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
• Negotiate with client executive management.
• Communicate status of opportunities and potential risks with the sales and account management team.
• Understand B&V functional organizations and interfaces.
• Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.
• Responsible for project financial forecasting.
• Manage risk, including fixed price, new technology, non-domestic markets, or new clients.
• Present monthly project reviews to management.
• Develop and maintain the project Change Management Program.
• Promote disciplined project execution, forecasting accuracy, and quality outcomes across the PM community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Manufacturing, with specific experience in Semi-conductor or Food & Beverage desired.
• Excellent communications and human relations skills.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing invoicing, costs, change management, and overall profitability.
• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules, preferably using P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to think quickly and anticipate client questions.
• Initiative, ownership, and independent drive for results.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Pre-employment onboarding requirements: background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Compensation

Annual range: $146,530.00 – $323,890.00

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick leave, 401(k) with company match, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, credit union, and a performance-based bonus program may apply.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

Typical office and construction environments, extreme weather, high noise, safety hazards, exposure to chemicals, fumes, dust. Requires standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Location Details

Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

EEO & Equal Opportunity

Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and 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.

Notice to External Search Firms

Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes.

This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate(s) has been identified.