Technical Director Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

**Technical Director** Date: Jul 28, 2025 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 :** 110031 **Opportunity Type :** Staff **Relocation eligible :** No **Full time/Part time :** Full-Time **Project Only Hire :** No **Visa Sponsorship Available:** Yes **Why Black and Veatch** 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. **The Opportunity** _Black & Veatch has an exciting opportunity for a Governments & Communities (G&C) Sector Solution Technical Director - Industrial Water._ This Director level position will be a key member of our Industrial Water Team. The role will be multi-dimensional from a regional standpoint and market standpoint. The primary focus of the role is expanding G&C Water Solutions to select industrial clients globally. This includes supporting our initiatives in providing industrial water solutions for data centers, mining, consumer products, oil & gas, and energy clients. As an employee-owned engineering, construction and consulting company, Black & Veatch delivers innovative infrastructure solutions worldwide in the water, energy, natural resources, telecommunications, and government services markets. Our Industrial Water business is a strategic focus area and is growing, driven by our client's needs - including securing sustainable water supplies, permitting, water treatment, conveyance/intakes, wastewater disposal and meeting organizational ESG/sustainable supply chain goals. We anticipate an increased demand for creative, integrated solutions. This represents a strategic business opportunity for Black & Veatch. The Technical Director will be an important leader for BV to grow its market share and provide world-class services. **The Team** **Black & Veatch's Governments & Communities** focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit. **Key Responsibilities** + Leverage and build relationships with key Industrial Water and BV's sales forces to help identify new pursuits, and then pre-position, propose, interview and capture new business. + Lead strategic planning efforts for Industrial Water Clients globally with a focus on building deep client relationships, expanding the volume of work with the clients, and supporting flawless project execution. This includes serving as a seller-doer on applicable projects with support from the BV Project Management Team, local resources, and the global BV Solution Teams. + Interface with G&C Solution groups such as Treatment, Water Resources & Community Planning, Environmental, and Civil Works to compile Solution capabilities into integrated Client service offerings. + Serve as a technical resource and mentor for the BV Project Management Team. + Provide assistance and oversight for development and implementation of training programs related to flawless execution of Industrial Water projects with G&C Solution groups, support disciplines, and BV Project Management. + Monitor, understand, and report to upper level management the key drivers for customers related to industrial water. + Attract and source key talent to help grow and mentor the regional and solution teams. + Track industrial water market trends and identify growth services and geographical markets for BV. + Interface with G&C Solution Groups and BV marketing staff to prepare marketing materials and thought leadership articles in developing markets. + Prepare quarterly updates on trends and recommendations for future direction in BV industrial water services. **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** + 20+ years of Industrial Water experience + Experience in a client-facing/business development role or a Client role with experience in acquiring professional services + Experience in executing and implementing strategic planning efforts + Experience attracting, growing and leading project teams and executing projects + Familiarity with Industrial Water drivers and 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** + Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. + 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. **Salary Plan** PMT: Project Management **Job Grade** 005 Black & Veatch endeavors to makeaccessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. 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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