Senior Project Manager - Water - Denver

Why Black and Veatch

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.  

The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to support its water and wastewater market presence in the Colorado geography. Black & Veatch has supported this market for the past 55 years and is seeking a Project Manager to increase our presence and market share and support the growth of our professionals and overall business.  This is an opportunity to take on a true leadership role with an employee owned global organization with trusted relationships and resources shared across the globe.

Black & Veatch takes pride in our professionals’ ability to see the entire water / waste water treatment picture, often helping clients realize more resiliency and overall long-term cost savings. With an integrated global workforce of highly skilled and experienced scientists, engineers and technicians, we are well-equipped to handle all water concerns. In addition to receiving top rankings in many engineering journals, the Water business has helped to shape regulatory approaches and develop innovative technologies, which further distinguish Black & Veatch from other engineering firms.

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The Team

BV’s Governments & Environment business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services support worldwide. By joining our business, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit through regulated utilities and government agencies. 

Key Responsibilities

• 20+ years business development and project management experience; wastewater and water technical engineering experience and background.  An emphasis in Linear and Pipeline desired.
• PE required; Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline;
• Proven technical understanding of Wastewater and Water markets, including drivers and general trends.
• Strong sales traits, including tenacity, and competitiveness.
• Overall people skills, task oriented to focus on winning new business and achieving sales targets. Adept at work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, inter-personal skills, presentations skills. 
• Ability to interface with diverse personalities. Ability to think strategically and create persuasive message. 
• Contract negotiating skills which includes knowledge of terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms. Expert ability to sell, strong negotiating and persuasive skills.
• Understanding of budgets and financial metrics. Self-starter and ability to make decisions independently. 
• Ability to meet deadlines and be flexible to multiple demands of project teams and shifting priorities. Problem solving and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

Typically 9 years experience.

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

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).  Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

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