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Project Manager - Power Generation

Black & Veatch Corporation, Chattanooga, TN, United States


Location: Chattanooga, TN; Cary, NC; Jacksonville, FL

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type: Staff

Project Only Hire: No

The Opportunity
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Own and deliver large scale, complex services projects encompassing combined cycle, simple cycle, and plant expansion primarily for conventional generation.

Provide technical support for client projects with design review services, design engineering services, development engineering support, feasibility studies, energy production estimates, and cost estimates, construction support and testing & commissioning.

Lead project teams and clients through the entire project lifecycle as an Owner's Engineer, which may include construction and startup for combined cycle, simple cycle, combined heat and power, and some boiler applications. Projects may be greenfield, brownfield, or existing plant expansion projects.

Lead business development efforts through proposal support, technical specification preparation, RFP support, and bid evaluation support.

Oversee EPC contractors and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project success and well managed expectations.

Serve as the primary Owner's Engineer with assigned clients to assist in developing client relationships and identification of new project opportunities including pre-positioning for favorable consideration by the client.

Mentor and develop Project Managers and Engineering Managers, setting execution standards and best practices across projects.

The Team
Our Advanced Power Generation Services solutions serve our clients to provide study level to full-scale Owner's Engineer support for sustainable power generation solutions such as hydroelectric, hydrogen and natural gas, bio and waste, nuclear, and other thermal technologies.

Our Power Providers business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

15+ years of relevant industry experience including new simple cycle and combined cycle projects, combined heat and power, and other boiler applications.

9+ years of experience in Project Management with full responsibility for the outcome of the project.

Demonstrated experience with the full spectrum of the project development, design, construction, and startup/commissioning lifecycle of large/complex projects.

High level communication skills to better lead and serve client and community stakeholders for projects.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Certifications
PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license preferred.

Work Environment and 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.

This position would require working in a typical office environment. The position may entail prolonged periods of sitting and computer use, and the professional would ideally be able to maintain focus and attention to detail throughout the workday. The position may also require physical tasks during site visits, including crouching, grasping, and standing/walking for extended periods of time.

This role may require up to 25% travel to project and client sites.

Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management

Job Grade
019

Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental, vision insurance, disability, and a robust wellness program. We offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-tax accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

EEO & Equal Opportunity Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here.

Notice to External Search Firms
Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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