The Opportunity As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater , you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and ...
The Opportunity As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater , you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and ...
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We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on Industrial, Water Treatment, and Waste Water Treatment construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager ...
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on Industrial, Water Treatment, and Waste Water Treatment construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager ...
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on Industrial, Water Treatment, and Waste Water Treatment construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager ...
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We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on Industrial, Water Treatment, and Waste Water Treatment construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager ...
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on Industrial, Water Treatment, and Waste Water Treatment construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager ...
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on Industrial, Water Treatment, and Waste Water Treatment construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager ...
Supports the Project Manager on completing projects primarily with municipalities for their water and wastewater needs. * Consults with municipal clients to produce positive results and understand ...
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Supports the Project Manager on completing projects primarily with municipalities for their water and wastewater needs. * Consults with municipal clients to produce positive results and understand ...
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$79K - $126K/yr
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Project Engineer (Stormwater/Water Resources)
Dubuque, IA · Hybrid
$79K - $126K/yr
Municipal stormwater management plans (drainage, flooding, water quality) * Restoration projects; wetlands, streams, lakes * Technical report writing * GIS analyses and CADD design in support of ...
Project Engineer (Stormwater/Water Resources)
Dubuque, IA · Hybrid
$79K - $126K/yr
Municipal stormwater management plans (drainage, flooding, water quality) * Restoration projects; wetlands, streams, lakes * Technical report writing * GIS analyses and CADD design in support of ...
As part of the Des Moines, IA collaborative team, they will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of water related infrastructure projects in the multi-million-dollar range. #LI-AN1 The ...
As part of the Des Moines, IA collaborative team, they will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of water related infrastructure projects in the multi-million-dollar range. #LI-AN1 The ...
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| Aspect | Water Project Manager | Water Engineer |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's in Civil, Environmental Engineering or related; PMP certification often preferred | Bachelor's or Master's in Civil, Environmental Engineering; Professional Engineer (PE) license often required |
| Work Environment | Oversees projects, manages teams, coordinates with stakeholders | Designs, analyzes, and develops water systems, often in labs or field sites |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Construction firms, government agencies, consulting firms | Engineering firms, government agencies, research institutions |
While both roles focus on water systems, the Water Project Manager primarily oversees project execution and team coordination, whereas the Water Engineer concentrates on designing and analyzing water infrastructure. Both roles require relevant engineering credentials and often work within the same industries, but their daily responsibilities differ significantly.
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Job description
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 : 115694
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : Yes
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters-designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other-speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world-gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
As the Project Engineering Manager for Water & Wastewater, you will manage execution of the engineering component of multiple traditional, design-build, design-bid-build, and collaborative delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Lead a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians on high profile municipal projects.
- Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities.
- Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management in support of a project.
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Black & Veatch's Governments & Community business works to provide innovative solutions and integrated planning, design, and construction support for mission-critical facilities, as well as threat reduction and environmental services worldwide.
The Project Engineering Management team is a top-ranked team by ENR for Water Design Firms in Water Supply, Sewer Waste, and other water-related rankings. They partner with clients to align people, processes, technologies, and data analytics to modernize water infrastructure, optimize asset use, meet performance goals, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.
Check out a day in the life of a Project Engineering Manager and one of our recent projects | Project Story: Tomahawk Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion - YouTube
Project Execution:
- Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects
- Assist in the research to develop equipment and material recommendations
- Prepare complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
- Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines
- Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project
Client Interface:
- Identify key client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects
- Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions
- Provide support for business development or pursuit activities
- Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision
Technical expertise:
- Lead large multi-discipline teams to meet project deliverables
- Provide input to technical leadership for complex water and wastewater treatment projects
- Drive solutions to achieve project goals
Management Responsibilities:
- Reviews lower-level engineering work or assignments
- Mentoring, and performance management of assigned personnel
- PE license.
- Previous engineering consulting experience.
- Experience executing multi-discipline WTP and WWTP upgrades and expansion projects.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
- Minimum of 5 years related work 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.
- 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
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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.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
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.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.
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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.
Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Overland Park, KS, US
Year founded
1915