Project Manager - Networks & Communications

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Black & Veatch’s Networks & Communications business is growing rapidly, and we are seeking project management professionals at multiple levels to support a diverse portfolio of engineering services, EPC projects, and emerging program based work across the United States.
These roles are part of a fast paced, growth oriented organization and are ideal for individuals with a strong work ethic, a sense of ownership, and a desire to build long term client partnerships. Project management team members work closely with engineering and solution leadership to deliver high quality outcomes while helping shape the future of a growing Networks & Communications organization.
Our team plans, designs, and delivers network solutions for electric utilities to enable reliable, secure, and resilient operations. We work with utility clients to execute end-to-end private network deployments to support grid modernization, improving asset and device communication, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 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.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of industry experience including private network deployments for utilities with a focus on LTE/5G Wireless, LTE/5G Core, Backhaul/Transport, Fiber Integration, Network and Cybersecurity
• 5+ years experience of Project Management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution for private network deployments (LTE/5G Wireless, LTE/5G Core, Backhaul/Transport, Fiber Integration, Network and Cybersecurity)
• Work closely with engineering teams, client IT/OT teams, and internal stakeholders to meet project commitments
• Track schedules, deliverables, and action items, proactively identifying and escalating risks and issues
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow‑through
• Operate effectively in a fast‑moving environment where processes and structures continue to evolve
• Own delivery of assigned projects, portfolios, or programs with accountability for scope, schedule, cost, and client satisfaction
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day point of contact for clients, building strong, long‑term partnerships
• Lead and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams including engineering, Project Coordinators, and Associate Project Managers
• Provide leadership across multiple projects or workstreams, including potential mentoring and oversight of other project managers
• Partner closely with engineering and solution leadership on resource planning, delivery strategy, and execution
• Support proposal efforts, planning activities, and strategic client engagements as appropriate for experience level
• Operate as a hands‑on leader in a fast-paced, growth environment supporting both services‑based and large‑scale EPC or program work

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day one.
• Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level