Senior Project Director - Energy Process Solutions Portfolio

Why Black and Veatch

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.

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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Executive to join our team. The Senior Director of Energy Process Solutions Portfolio is responsible for developing and implementing the Energy Process Solutions strategy to position the company in the industry and to ensure competitive edge. The leader will also be responsible for fostering an industry best safety and quality culture. The leader makes certain project director and project management resources are allocated timely and efficiently, and have appropriate expertise. Management of Energy Process Solutions include solution sales, development of talent, performance management, budget, market analysis, risk management, and negotiation of contracts. The solutions group included in this portfolio include hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable fuels and carbon capture. By joining our solution, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

This position is located in either Kansas City (preferred) or Houston.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops overall strategy for Energy Process Solutions to ensure growth, establish company presence in the industry, and maintain competitive edge in conjunction with anticipating trends and/or changes. Ensures Energy Process Solutions maintains technical knowledge to promote advancement in the industry.
• Responsible for strategic plan, alignment with Fuels and Natural Resources operating plan, and goals and commitments for Energy Process Solutions. Identifies work based on assessment of the market and determines products to sell and methodology of execution to perform the work.
• Execution of projects; consistently delivers as-sold or better project execution results.
• Responsible for project profitability including safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Facilitates project reviews to ensure quality of product, management of client expectations, and handle any related issues.
• Assists project management in negotiating, assessing, and mitigating risk for contracts for projects and subcontractors. Maintains strategic alliances where appropriate.
• Collaborates on client segmentation strategies; drives engagement with peers to create an enterprise account and service approach.
• Supports sales activities to capture new business and maintain existing clients.
• Works with clients to develop viable solutions
• Contributes to portfolio strategy evolution across BV.
• Develops business cases for near and long-term adjacent solutions.
• Educates internal stakeholders on the solution and value proposition.
• Provides thought leadership and engage the external community.
• Influences, manages, and/or establishes various budgets including Project Gross Margin (PGM), revenue, and overhead expenses.
• Drives proposal activities including solution value definition, relevant risk and quality management and competitive pricing determination.
• Implements administrative policies and procedures for Process Solutions in alignment with division.
• Regularly meets with external entities including clients, contractors, suppliers/vendors, and partners to establish strategy and execution for projects, pursue new business, negotiate contracts, and review project status. Supports strategic alliances and growth.
• Determines merit and bonus distribution for department, considering internal equity while adhering to budget and corporate guidelines. Approves compensation actions including merit increases, promotions, bonuses and salary adjustments.
• PM/PD development.
• Supervisory responsibilities typically include recruiting, staffing, hiring, training, goal development, evaluating, terminating and disciplinary actions.
• May develop and implement strategy, establish and monitor budget.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 12+ years progressive experience in management of relevant business line and related technology
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is in engineering, business management, or related technical discipline
• Prior project management or project execution experience preferred
• Strong industry knowledge for Line of Business
• Knowledge of contract terms, risks, pricing, and payment terms
• Excellent knowledge of business line technology
• General business acumen
• Strong financial acumen, understanding of financials such as Project Gross Margin (PGM), revenue, overhead costs, and division/department income statements
• Strong knowledge of budgeting process and systems
• Knowledge of management techniques and administrative practices
• Strong knowledge of risk management and commercial issues
• Knowledge of Company programs, policies, processes, and organizational structure
• Strong knowledge of division administrative policies and procedures
• Intermediate knowledge of Human Resource programs, policies, and procedures
• Excellent client service skills; ability to develop and maintain key relationships; negotiation and influencing skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong strategic and business planning skills, profitable growth mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve)
• Conflict management skills
• Knowledge of change management methodologies
• Project management skills
• Leadership ability (P&L management, team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising)

Work Environment/Physical Demands

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