Regional Director - Mining, Metals, & Fertilizers

About the role

Join Black & Veatch, one of the largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., and help shape the future of mining and critical minerals. We are seeking a Project Director to lead growth and delivery in our Mining, Metals & Fertilizers segment. This role combines regional business development with project execution leadership, managing client relationships and complex projects across the Intermountain West.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow client relationships in Mining, Metals, Fertilizers, and Chemicals as primary focus. Will also support across the total Fuel and Natural Resources business sector for other clients and opportunities as well.
• Identify opportunities, win work, and lead the execution of the projects.
• Act as Project Director, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.
• Mentor Project Managers and collaborate with Client Account Managers.
• Drive strategic growth aligned with Black & Veatch’s Strategy.
• Manage bottom-line results across a portfolio of projects leveraging Black & Veatch’s multidisciplinary solutions:
• Process Engineering
• Industrial Water
• Distributed Infrastructure
• Advanced Power Generation
• Renewables
• Environmental Services
• Asset Management
• O&M
• Infrastructure Technology & Cybersecurity

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience, Mining project exposure, proven success in services and EPC delivery.
• Demonstrated experience with services work, EPC/EPCM projects, and complex risk profiles; experience with M&M projects. Deep knowledge of the mining and natural resources market, with existing client relationships in the segment.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Management, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading and managing complex projects.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans aligned with business goals.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Company matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, and more.

Work Environment

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.