What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Black & Veatch Family of Companies?
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As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117672
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to provide project management support including project execution and pursuit development for water utilities and state and local government projects. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting project managers from project development through project completion.
Black & Veatch is a leading engineering, consulting, and construction company with a proven track record in successful critical infrastructure projects. We are employee-owned and have more than 100 offices worldwide. Advancing Sustainability is a key priority in Black & Veatch’s 2023 Strategy. As employee-owners, we are called on to steward our Mission and create the best future possible for both Black & Veatch and society. Our services include a wide variety of capabilities related to the planning, design and construction of critical human infrastructure. We serve public and private clients of every size with a strong focus on life cycle economy, efficiency and reliability.
The Team
Black & Veatch’s Governments & Communities focuses on specific infrastructure needs of municipalities, state and local governments, and specialized physical and digital infrastructure solutions for government and federal agencies. By joining our market sector, you will be able to provide infrastructure for community benefit.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing staffing plans for project pursuits and existing projects
- Prepare updates to client relationship management tools
- Support project execution tasks
- Assist with development of scopes of services and fees
- Assist with developing project management plans
- Assist with review and submittal of project invoices
- Assist with accounts receivable and collections
- Provide subconsultant management support
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Science, or a related field
- Prefer 5 years professional experience as a project coordinator or similar role
- Previous consulting or water utility experience
- Experience with critical infrastructure projects and/or experience with entities who provide or are involved with critical infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency with computer software, including MS Office Suite and Project Software and Salesforce
- Experience assisting with proposal development and project execution
- Organizational skills including time management, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines
- Experience dealing with ambiguity
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Science, or related field or related experience.
- 2 years relevant experience
- 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 Competencies
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Client focused
- Sets priorities
- Manages multiple responsibilities
- Manages deadlines
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.
- Typical office environment with hybrid work schedule: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
- Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition 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.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.
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Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville
Job Segment: Engineer, Engineering
Benefits:
401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off