Sr. Project Manager, Savannah, GA

About the role

The Project Manager position will be responsible for leading in the Savannah office for the Black & Veatch water solutions business. In this capacity, you will have the opportunity to maintain client relationships with local municipalities, execute projects effectively to meet client's objectives and achieve financial success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for the Savannah Infrastructure & Development (I&D) project, providing day-to-day oversight of scope, schedule, budget, and quality; coordinate closely with the client's project representatives to ensure alignment on deliverables and project milestones.
• Lead internal project performance reviews for the Savannah I&D project, proactively identifying and resolving risks, managing change, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout project execution.
• Growth toward more external focus to interact with assigned client, become involved in client activities and promote Black & Veatch through client and community activities.
• Oversee engineering managers, develop project performance goals, and be accountable for implementation.
• Affirmative action plan: Perform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned projects.
• Through coordination with local and regional leadership, support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies, and leverage other Black & Veatch technical and management resources to advance Black & Veatch's market footprint.
• Support local and regional leadership with prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities.
• Actively participate in local professional organizations, industry events, and community initiatives to elevate Black & Veatch's visibility and reputation in the Savannah market.
• Collaborate with local and regional and national practice leaders to align Savannah market strategies with broader Black & Veatch growth objectives.
• Staff management & professional development: Provide direct mentorship to Savannah office professionals supporting the City of Savannah and BJWSA, across experience levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular one-on-one coaching sessions with assigned staff to assess career goals, identify development gaps, and co-create individualized professional growth plans.
• Champion the advancement of Savannah-based professionals by making informed recommendations for promotions, stretch assignments, training opportunities, and expanded project responsibilities.
• Coordinate with Black & Veatch broader training and development programs to ensure Savannah staff have access to technical, project management, and leadership development resources.
• Model and reinforce Black & Veatch quality culture and values within the Savannah office, serving as a visible and accessible leader for the local team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 15+ years program/project management experience, technical experience and background.
• Technical experience in water and wastewater treatment as well as linear infrastructure planning and design: planning & asset management; and other key elements of our clients diverse water needs.
• Business development and program/project management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Client relationship management.
• Technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Business development and proposal writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k match.
• Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Dependent sick time.
• Flexible work schedules.
• AD&D insurance.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• Pre-tax accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• Company matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• B&V Credit Union membership.
• Performance-based bonus program.

Pay

Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 019

Schedule

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 and 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, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.