Client Director - Water Business
Location: Seattle, WA, US
Job Summary
Black & Veight 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 & Veight, you own your career with purpose and meaning.
The Opportunity
Black & Veight is a leading employee‑owned global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company. One of the biggest Water & Wastewater Civil Design Firms with 8,300+ employees. The Client Director position is a high‑profile leadership role at Black & Veight. In this capacity you will be part of the Water / Wastewater business leadership team and responsible for managing the successful delivery of water related infrastructure projects in the multi‑million‑dollar range. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Responsibilities
- Prospect identification, proposal development, proposal preparation, client presentations, project budgeting and contracting for successful opportunities.
- Accountable for new business objectives and overall project performance.
- Interact with assigned clients, promote Black & Veight through client and community activities.
- Support development of the overall market business plan, market strategies, client engagement strategies and leverage other Black & Veight technical and management resources to advance Black & Veight’s market footprint.
- Oversight of engineering manager(s) and development of project performance goals.
- Accountability for implementation.
- Active involvement with internal project team and owner project representatives on project activities.
- Perform or assist with the performance and commercial management of projects including budgeting, invoicing, and payments; lead project performance reviews for assigned project(s).
- Team development, mentoring and coaching on performance improvement.
- Recommendations for training and promotion of assigned professionals and identification and development of new candidates to expand the Black & Veight team.
Management Responsibilities
Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years of active water/wastewater experience with demonstrated leadership experience in the Portland market.
- Professional Engineering License; Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline.
- Understanding of budgets and financial metrics.
- Contract negotiation skill including knowledge of terms, risks, pricing and payment terms.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
None specified.
Work Environment / Physical Demands
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
- Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods of time.
- Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
- Travel to client sites.
Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
020
Benefits
Competitive compensation with 401K match and benefits starting day 1. Comprehensive benefits portfolio includes medical, dental and vision insurance, disability and a robust wellness program. Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time and dependent sick time. Additional benefits include 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. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance‑based bonus program.
Equal Employment Opportunity
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veight 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.
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