Black & Veatch

Project Manager - Power Generation

Black & Veatch$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of relevant industry experience in power generation projects
  • 9+ years of project management experience with project outcome responsibility
  • Proven track record in project development from design to commissioning
  • High-level communication skills for stakeholder engagement
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; PE or P.Eng preferred

Responsibilities

  • Deliver large-scale, complex services projects for conventional generation
  • Provide technical support including feasibility studies and cost estimates
  • Lead project teams through entire lifecycle as an Owner's Engineer
  • Drive business development with proposal support and bid evaluation
  • Oversee EPC contractors and manage stakeholder expectations
  • Develop client relationships to identify new project opportunities
  • Mentor and set execution standards for project and engineering managers

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid working options
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k plan with company match and performance-based bonuses
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave policies
  • Tuition reimbursement program and vendor discounts
  • 100% employee-owned, sharing in company’s long-term financial success
  • Inclusive environment promoting diverse perspectives for innovative solutions
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 113318

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Own and deliver large scale, complex services projects encompassing combined cycle, simple cycle, and plant expansion primarily for conventional generation.
  • Provide technical support for client projects with design review services, design engineering services, development engineering support, feasibility studies, energy production estimates, and cost estimates, construction support and testing & commissioning.
  • Lead project teams and clients through the entire project lifecycle as an Owner's Engineer, which may include construction and startup for combined cycle, simple cycle, combined heat and power, and some boiler applications. Projects may be greenfield, brownfield, or existing plant expansion projects.
  • Lead business development efforts through proposal support, technical specification preparation, RFP support, and bid evaluation support.
  • Oversee EPC contractors and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project success and well managed expectations.
  • Serve as the primary Owner's Engineer with assigned clients to assist in developing client relationships and identification of new project opportunities including pre-positioning for favorable consideration by the client.
  • Mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineering Managers, setting execution standards and best practices across projects


The Team

Our Advanced Power Generation Services solutions serve our clients to provide study level to full-scale Owner's Engineer support for sustainable power generation solutions such as Hydroelectric, Hydrogen and Natural Gas, Bio and Waste, Nuclear, and other thermal technologies.

Our Power Providers business is driven to meet clients' rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV's vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 15+ years of relevant industry experience including new simple cycle and combined cycle projects, Combined Heat and Power, and other Boiler applications.
  • 9+ years of experience in Project Management with full responsibility for the outcome of the project
  • Demonstrated experience with the full spectrum of the project development, design, construction, and startup/commissioning lifecycle of large/complex projects.
  • High level communication skills to better lead and serve client and community stakeholders for projects.


Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Certifications

PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license preferred

Work Environment and Schedule

  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
  • This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
  • This role may require up to 25% travel to project and client sites.

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Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

019

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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