Black & Veatch

Sr. Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Black & Veatch$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred.
  • 9+ years of experience in semiconductor infrastructure or large industrial projects.
  • Proven skills in managing central utility systems and power distribution.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in project profitability and cost management.
  • Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver semiconductor infrastructure solutions across time zones.
  • Lead pursuit activities, including strategy and execution planning with the sales team.
  • Build lasting client relationships to identify opportunities for expanded services.
  • Manage multiple projects, delivering technical leadership in client engagements.
  • Mentor project teams, fostering best practices in delivery and execution.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Opportunities for professional development within the organization.
  • Engagement in high-impact, mission-critical projects in the semiconductor sector.
Full Job Description
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 115301

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 position at Black & Veatch is responsible for all aspects of medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Design-Build, and associated Service projects, with a specific focus on semiconductor facility infrastructure and sub-fab systems.

The role oversees execution across:
• Central utility systems
• Power generation and distribution
• Industrial water and wastewater systems
• Bulk chemical and gas infrastructure
• Mechanical and process support systems

This position ensures successful delivery across performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction, while managing the complexity of high-reliability, utility-driven semiconductor environments.

Key Responsibilities
• Partner with teams across multiple time zones to develop and deliver infrastructure-led semiconductor solutions. .
• Leads and supports pursuit activities in collaboration with sales, including proposal strategy development, execution planning, risk identification, staffing plans, schedules, and commercial assumptions.
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for additional services, repeat work, and expanded scope in coordination with sales. Brings a seller-doer mentality.
• Manages multiple projects and clients. Provides technical and execution leadership during client workshops, interviews, and negotiations.
• Manages a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Mentor and develop project teams, promoting best practices in semiconductor infrastructure delivery and execution discipline. .
• Works collaboratively with the company's resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
• Effectively negotiates with multiple levels of executive management within clients' organizations.
• Communicates the status of opportunities, clearly articulates next steps and discusses potential risks with the wider sales and account management team.
• Understands B&V functional organizations and interfaces.
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.
• Responsible 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.
• Actively promotes disciplined project execution, forecasting accuracy, and quality outcomes across the PM community.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications
• Prefer four-year bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience, with strong preference for:

Semiconductor facility infrastructure

OR large industrial / mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in:

Central utility systems

Power distribution and reliability

Industrial water/wastewater systems

Large-scale EPC or design-build delivery

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 detailed project schedules, preferably using P6 or MS 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.

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.

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

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.

Competencies

Builds networks
Customer focus
Develops talent
Directs work
Drives vision and purpose
Financial acumen
Manages complexity
Manages conflict
Tech savvy
Values differences
Business insight
No core competencies specified
No technical competencies specified

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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