Sr. Project Engineering Manager - Campus Infrastructure Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

About the Role

Black & Veatch is seeking a Sr. Project Engineering Manager to join our Campus Infrastructure business. In this role, you will lead large, multi-discipline design teams for complex data center projects, serving as a technical specialist and Owner's representative.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Prepare complex architectural and engineering deliverables, including schematic design, detailed design, permitting, and construction documents.
• Oversee scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, and safety performance.
• Coordinate interfaces across power generation, electrical infrastructure, data center, and interconnection scopes.
• Support change management, claims avoidance, and commercial risk alignment.
• Conduct research and develop recommendations for equipment and materials selection.

Client Interface

• Act as the primary client interface for day-to-day coordination and issue resolution.
• Understand key client interests and drivers to develop effective solutions.
• Support business development and pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision.

Technical Leadership

• Lead large, multi-disciplined teams (civil, architecture, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecom, security, and BIM).
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on projects of medium to high complexity.
• Drive solutions to achieve project goals and provide guidance on design standards, codes, and policies.

Management Responsibilities

• Review architect and engineering work assignments.
• Mentor and manage the performance of assigned personnel.
• Partner with PM, scheduling, cost, and risk resources to maintain integrated master schedules, cost forecasts, and risk registers.
• Provide executive-level reporting to clients and internal leadership.
• Coordinate integrated testing, commissioning, and turnover activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 11 years of related work experience.
• Ability to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience managing complex infrastructure or energy projects.
• Demonstrated experience in Owner's Representative, PMC, or Owner's Engineer roles.
• Strong background in mega project execution, risk mitigation, and EPC coordination.
• Understanding of design differences in hyper-scale, edge, and colocation data centers.
• Professional registration or licensure in the designated home office country is typically required.

Why Black & Veatch?

As an employee-owned company, we empower our people to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, 401k match, and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse talents solve humanity's biggest challenges.