Project Manager - Industrial Manufacturing, Hybrid Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Project Manager for Industrial Manufacturing at Black & Veatch is responsible for overseeing medium to large engineering, procurement, construction, or design-build projects within the manufacturing, ag/bio-process, and food/beverage industries. This role involves managing project execution, ensuring safety, cost, schedule, and quality metrics are met, and leading multi-discipline teams to deliver successful project outcomes. The position requires strong communication skills, leadership, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and clients effectively.
• Oversee a team of multi-discipline engineers to deliver detailed design projects from schematic design through construction administration.
• Collaborate with team members across multiple time zones to create winning proposals and ensure strong project execution.
• Negotiate with executive management within clients' organizations to achieve project goals.
• Communicate project status, next steps, and potential risks to the sales and account management team.
• Develop and maintain the Project Execution Plan and staffing plan.
• Forecast project financials and manage risks associated with projects.
• Prepare and present monthly project reviews to management.
• Develop and maintain the project Change Management Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field.
• 9+ years of relevant experience in industrial manufacturing, particularly in food & beverage and precision fermentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to maintain key client relationships.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in managing client invoicing, internal and external costs, and overall project profitability.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed project schedules, preferably using P6 or Project.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in design, construction, and operations within the manufacturing sector.
• Ability to think quickly and anticipate questions when interfacing with clients.
• Exhibit high ethical standards in business and maintain a reputation of integrity among clients.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation starting from day 1.
• 401K matching plan.
• Flexible work schedules to support work-life balance.
• Paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• Performance-based bonus program.