Project Director - Industrial Manufacturing, Hybrid

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Date: Mar 11, 2024

Location:

US Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Opportunity Type : Staff

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work , Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allow you to balance your work and personal life.

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.

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life’s critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

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The Opportunity

Black & Veatch is growing their Industrial Manufacturing business. We are looking for an experienced Project Director with a background in design, construction and/or operations within the manufacturing, ag/bio-process, and food/beverage industries. The Project Director position at Black and Veatch is responsible for all aspects of medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction or Design Build and associated Service projects, including risk to safety, cost, schedule, and quality. They oversee the successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. This position manages and leads medium to large sized teams of multi-discipline professionals, as well as coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third-party companies contributing to the initiative.

The Team

The Connectivity, Commercial & Industrial team at Black & Veatch is dedicated to creating and delivering scalable and efficient distributed infrastructure solutions, and providing industry leadership to our clients in the communications infrastructure and commercial enterprise sectors. Our mission is to help clients achieve their goals through innovative technology solutions and exceptional service. We are committed to staying at the forefront of our industry, constantly exploring new technologies and best practices to ensure we are providing the most effective solutions possible.

Be part of a team that has delivered this exciting project:

Key Responsibilities

Partner with relevant team members across multiple time-zones to create winning proposals and deliver strong project execution

Manages Multiple Projects and Clients

Manage a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver data center detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration

Work collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements

Effectively negotiate with multiple levels of executive management within client’s organizations

Communicate the status of opportunities, clearly articulate next steps and discuss potential risks with the wider sales and account management team

Understand B&V functional organizations and interfaces.

Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan

Responsible for developing and maintaining the project staffing plan and for project financial forecasting

Manages risk, which may include fixed price, new technology, non-domestic markets or new clients.

Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly project reviews to management

Develops and maintains the project Change Management Program

Manages medium to large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners, or small EPC projects with minimal risk.

Manages multiple Services clients or a small EPC project client.

Obtains new/repeat business on medium to large size projects; supports contract negotiations with other client personnel.

Manages risk which may include fixed price, new technology, non domestic markets or new clients.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer four-year bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

7+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Manufacturing, specific experience in Food & Beverage desired

Team Player

Excellent communications/human relations skills (written, verbal, client service); ability to maintain key client relationships

Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing client invoicing, internal costs, external costs, change management, and overall project profitability

Ability to develop and maintain a detailed project schedules, preferably using P6 or Project

Ability to think quickly and anticipate questions when interfacing with clients; listens to understand

Ability to take initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects and independently drive for results

Exhibits high ethical standards in business and in work; maintains a reputation of integrity among clients

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.

Certifications

None specified

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

003

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch 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.

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. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

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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