Sr. Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Black & Veatch Corporation; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 324,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

ESOP ownership

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in California to lead the water solutions business, manage client relationships with local municipalities, and deliver projects to meet objectives and financial targets.

The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of PM experience, and deep knowledge of water/wastewater treatment and infrastructure planning. The company emphasizes ESOP ownership, flexible work options, and a comprehensive benefits portfolio.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 15+ years of program/project management experience in water/wastewater and infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Ability to lead client engagement and business development activities.
• Strong knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead marketing and strategy development for opportunities.
• Manage external client interactions and project performance.
• Oversee project execution including budgeting, invoicing, and payments.
• Mentor and develop staff; identify new candidates for the team.
• Support development of market strategies and client engagement plans.

Skills

PE License

Program Management

Water/Wastewater Expertise

Business Development

Engineering Design Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Date: Sep 3, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA, US San Jose, CA, US Walnut Creek, CA, US Rancho Cordova, CA, US

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 & 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

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 will be responsible for leadership in the localoffice for the Black & Veatch water solutions business. In this capacity, you will have the opportunity to maintain client relationships with local municipalities, execute projects effectively to meet clients objectives and deliver financial success.

Black and Veatch will offer relocation for the right candidate for this role.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Fuels & Natural Resources 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.

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 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
• 15+ 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.

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

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each.

State of California:

$161,183 - $323,830

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

019

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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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In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition:$161,183.00-$274,010.00