Associate Project Manager - LNG
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About the role
We are looking for a Project Manager to be part of our talented, inclusive, and supportive LNG project team including engineering, procurement, and construction professionals. The Project Manager manages all aspects of assigned projects, including risk to cost, schedule, and quality. You would also be responsible for the day-to-day 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.
Job duties include coordinating and integrating the activities associated with the design, permitting, material management, and construction installation of the project team, including the activities of all third-party companies contributing to the initiative. Anchored by core values like collaboration and integrity, Black & Veatch is one of its kind in the world of engineering. This position is based in our Kansas City or Houston office.
Responsibilities
- Actively promotes safety culture
- Oversees planning, developing, issuing, and progress tracking of all assigned projects
- Works with Discipline Engineers and Construction Managers to identify and resolve problems or issues related to design information, schedule, material deliveries, change management, safety, and quality
- Manages escalated problems or issues
- Supports commercial recovery process and close-out
- Manages the application of quality and control procedures
- Acts as a project manager, including management of a project team whose composition may vary by project
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5 years of project support experience in Engineering or related technical function
- Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (e.g., criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting utility, EPC, or infrastructure-related projects
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including engineering and technical staff
- Experience supporting client-facing projects or workstreams
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurances)
- Disability and a robust wellness program
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts and employment referral program
- AD&D insurance and pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program (for eligible professionals)
- 100% ESOP-owned company: employees share in long-term success through stock ownership
Work Environment
Typical office environment.