Water & Wastewater Project Leader

Black & Veatch; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

ESOP ownership

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Manager to lead the water solutions business in the Irvine office. You will maintain client relationships with local municipalities, execute projects to meet objectives, and deliver financial success.

The role supports relocation for the right candidate and offers hybrid/work flexibility after onboarding. The position requires 15+ years of program/project management experience in water/wastewater and linear infrastructure, with a PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, MVR search) in compliance with laws and regulations.
• PE license preferred for the role and jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business development efforts, including marketing, strategy development, proposals, client presentations and contracting.
• Oversee project management activities, maintaining client relationships and ensuring project objectives and financial success.
• Execute projects with focus on performance and quality, including budgeting, invoicing and payments; conduct regular performance reviews.
• Manage staff development, mentoring and promotion recommendations; identify and develop new candidates to expand the Black & Veatch team.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Project Manager to lead the water solutions business in the Irvine office. You will maintain client relationships with local municipalities, execute projects to meet objectives, and deliver financial success.

The role supports relocation for the right candidate and offers hybrid/work flexibility after onboarding. The position requires 15+ years of program/project management experience in water/wastewater and linear infrastructure, with a PE license preferred.