Project Manager - Water Business - Ports, Houston

Project Manager - Water Business - Ports, Houston

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

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 1. 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.

As the Project Manager - Ports, you will have the opportunity to operate as an energetic seller-doer with a broad range of experience to create, lead and manage high-performing teams to successful delivery of projects for our clients. The position is best suited for someone with high leadership capabilities and the ability to understand client needs and develop business growth prospects. The candidate will work closely with senior leadership developing a broader coastal and ports practice. This position will focus primarily on growing our footprint by providing services for Ports and Waterfront Public Works entities. Desired experience includes all facets related to the design and permitting of waterfront developments including piers, terminals and marinas.

Key responsibilities include : developing a client base for providing high-level marine, port, and coastal engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities; participating in business development activities, managing client relationships, writing proposals and preparing / presenting selection, technical and conference presentations; working collaboratively to grow the Ports Infrastructure Planning and Asset Management Practice; maintaining relationships with key clients, decision makers, regulators, stakeholders and agency staff and converting these relationships into new opportunities that grow and foster a sustainable business; supporting oversight on local projects to make sure budget and schedule metrics are achieved; responsible for setting hiring priorities, identifying candidates, and development of local staff; supervising technical staff for yearly performance; mentoring staff on longer-term career growth; performing technical work on strategic projects and overseeing all aspects for the design and permitting of waterfront developments including piers, marinas, bulkheads, breakwaters, fendering, or boat launch ramps.