at Black & Veatch in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Project Manager – Industrial Manufacturing, Hybrid
Date: Jul 23, 2024
Location:
US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity’s biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 104200
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: 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 allows 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.
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch is growing their Industrial Manufacturing business. We are looking for an experienced project manager with a background in design, construction and/or operations within the manufacturing, ag/bio-process, and food/beverage industries.
The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of the Industrial and Manufacturing market and experience executing detailed design and construction projects. Candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrate initiative and leadership, and have the judgment and confidence to work independently with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
The Project Manager 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
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.
Be part of a team that has delivered this exciting project:
Key Responsibilities
+ Partners with relevant team members across multiple time-zones to create winning proposals and deliver strong project execution
+ Manages multiple projects and clients
+ Manages a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration
+ 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
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
+ Prefer four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
+ 9+ years of relevant experience in industrial manufacturing, specific experience in food & beverage and precision fermentation desired
+ 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.
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 peri
