Water & Wastewater Project Director

Black & Veatch Corporation; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Project Director for Water/Wastewater in Des Moines, IA. This leadership role is part of the Water/Wastewater business team and focuses on managing successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in a collaborative, employee‑owned environment.

The role emphasizes client engagement, strategic market development, budgeting, and team leadership, with a strong emphasis on safety and long‑term business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical discipline.
• Professional Engineering License required or eligible.
• 15+ years of business development and project management experience.
• Strong sales traits and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proposal and presentations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee water/wastewater projects with multi‑million dollar scope.
• Interact with clients, promote Black & Veatch through activities and engagement.
• Develop market strategies, client engagement plans, and leverage technical resources.
• Oversee project performance goals and budgeting, invoicing, and payments.
• Lead internal reviews and provide guidance to engineering managers.
• Mentor staff and support training and promotion decisions.

Skills

Business development

Project management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Professional Engineering License

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Project Director for Water/Wastewater in Des Moines, IA. This leadership role is part of the Water/Wastewater business team and focuses on managing successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects in a collaborative, employee‑owned environment.

The role emphasizes client engagement, strategic market development, budgeting, and team leadership, with a strong emphasis on safety and long‑term business growth.