Project Manager - Power Generation Services

Why Black & 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 one.

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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Own and deliver power generation facility installation and modification projects encompassing combined cycle, simple cycle, reciprocating engine, and plant expansion primarily for conventional generation.
• Provide technical support for client projects including project planning and feasibility studies, development engineering support, energy production estimates, and cost estimates; design engineering services; equipment technical specification preparation and construction (construction only or EPC) technical specification preparation, RFP support, and bid evaluation support; design review services, construction support and testing & commissioning (construction only or EPC). Projects may be greenfield, brownfield, or existing plant expansion projects.
• Support business development through collaborative development of proposals, including project execution plans, cost estimates, and client presentations.
• Serve as the primary client interface during project execution, accountable to the client for project outcomes and internally for client satisfaction and project performance.

Work closely with Client Account Managers for assigned clients to assist in developing client relationships and identification of new project opportunities including pre-positioning for favorable consideration by the client.

The Team

Our Advanced Power Generation Services solutions serve our clients to provide study level to full-scale Owner’s Engineer support for sustainable power generation solutions such as Hydroelectric, Hydrogen and Natural Gas, Bio and Waste, Nuclear, and other thermal technologies.

Our Power Providers business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages multiple small to medium sized Services projects, and/or a small EPC project.
• Manages multiple clients and/or projects.
• Obtains new/repeat business on medium size projects; supports contract negotiations with client peers.
• Manages risk which may include fixed price engineering, new technology or new clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience including new simple cycle and combined cycle projects, Combined Heat and Power, and other Boiler applications.
• 5 years of experience in Project Management with full responsibility for the outcome of the project
• Strong familiarity with the full spectrum of project development, design, construction, and startup/commissioning lifecycle for power generation facility installation and modification projects.
• High level communication skills to better lead and serve client and community stakeholders for projects.

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

PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• This position is based out of our Denver Colorado, Phoenix Arizona, or Sacramento California offices.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.
• This role may require up to 25% travel to project and client sites.