Black & Veatch

Project Manager - Underground Transmission

Black & Veatch$126K — $221K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years relevant project management experience in underground and overhead transmission lines.
  • Experience in multiple phases of project execution.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • PE, P.Eng, or equivalent professional license preferred.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles and practices.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a culture of safety within all project activities.
  • Prepare proposals and respond to RFPs for services or EPC work.
  • Lead project teams during conceptual design and procurement of substation projects.
  • Manage project scope, budget, and schedule effectively.
  • Interface with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Work both in corporate settings and at project sites.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • 401K plan with company match and performance bonus eligibility.
  • Access to wellness programs and other employee perks.
  • Employee stock ownership plan allows for shared financial success.
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 113344

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity

The Project Manager for Underground Transmission Lines will function in a project manager capacity. You will own the bottom-line for projects encompassing HV, underground, and overhead transmission lines. There is also potential to own projects in substation, distribution, private networks, and BESS. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Execute projects that have substantial impact within various communities
  • Own a diversity of projects within the electric grid space including both innovative and proven technologies

Please note: This role has 25% travel to project sites.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Technology, Commercial & Industrial is a specialized group of capabilities focused on the latest needs for clients in a fast-growth technology-led arena of advanced manufacturing, and generative AI computing including gigafactories, bio/ag tech, data centers and distributed infrastructure. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to be involved in cutting-edge technology and work with a team that moves quickly with decisions and expectations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively promotes the safety culture.
  • Responds to RFPs and prepares proposals for services and/or EPC work.
  • Leads project team in conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects.
  • Manages schedule, budget, and scope of services and/or EPC projects.
  • Interfaces between the client, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to ensure project success.
  • Ability to work in both a corporate and field environment.


Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with overhead and/or under ground transmission line projects.
  • Experience in multiple phases of project execution.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant degree.
  • PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license.


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

  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments
  • Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time
  • Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication
  • Travel to client sites


Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

017

In accordance with local law, the following Annual compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $126,360.00 - $221,136.00

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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