Sr. Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

The Project Manager position at Black & Veatch is responsible for all aspects of medium to large Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Design-Build, and associated Service projects, with a specific focus on semiconductor facility infrastructure and sub-fab systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams across multiple time zones to develop and deliver infrastructure-led semiconductor solutions.
• Leads and supports pursuit activities in collaboration with sales, including proposal strategy development, execution planning, risk identification, staffing plans, schedules, and commercial assumptions.
• Builds trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders, identifying opportunities for additional services, repeat work, and expanded scope in coordination with sales. Brings a seller-doer mentality.
• Manages multiple projects and clients. Provides technical and execution leadership during client workshops, interviews, and negotiations.
• Mentor and develop project teams, promoting best practices in semiconductor infrastructure delivery and execution discipline.
• Works collaboratively with the company’s resources to define the approach and strategy for achieving client requirements.
• Effectively negotiates with multiple levels of executive management within clients’ organizations.
• Communicates the status of opportunities, clearly articulates next steps and discusses potential risks with the wider sales and account management team.
• Understands B&V functional organizations and interfaces.
• Develops and maintains the Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.
• Responsible for project financial forecasting.
• Manages risk, which may include fixed price, new technology, non-domestic markets or new clients.
• Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly project reviews to management.
• Develops and maintains the project Change Management Program.
• Actively promotes disciplined project execution, forecasting accuracy, and quality outcomes across the PM community.

Qualifications

• Prefer four-year bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience, with strong preference for:
• Semiconductor facility infrastructure
• OR large industrial / mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Proven experience in:
• Central utility systems
• Power distribution and reliability
• Industrial water/wastewater systems
• Large-scale EPC or design-build delivery
• Excellent communications/human relations skills (written, verbal, client service); ability to maintain key client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing client invoicing, internal costs, external costs, change management, and overall project profitability.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, preferably using P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to think quickly and anticipate questions when interfacing with clients; listens to understand.
• Ability to take initiative, support strategic priorities, take ownership of assigned projects and independently drive for results.
• Exhibits high ethical standards in business and in work; maintains a reputation of integrity among clients.