Pursuit Manager - Advanced Power Generation - EPC
Job Description
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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 : 115168
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
Black & Veatch 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 one.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
The EPC Pursuit Manager for APG (Advanced Power Generation) will function in a lead capacity, owning multiple EPC pursuits across a portfolio of conventional power generation opportunities. In this role, you will guide complex proposals from kickoff through submission, align cross-functional teams around a winning strategy, and help position Black & Veatch for successful project awards. You will partner closely with sales, project leadership, engineering, estimating, construction, procurement, and business enablement teams to translate client needs into compelling, executable solutions.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in strategic pursuit planning, influence commercial and execution decisions, and drive accountability across multidisciplinary teams. You will bring strong commercial acumen, the ability to lead through complexity, and an understanding of how EPC pursuits connect to successful project delivery in the APG market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, development, review, and submission of EPC proposals in alignment with internal governance and client requirements.
- Own assigned pursuits that may range from moderate to highly complex scope and may include significant commercial, execution, and contractual risk.
- Partner with sales managers, project directors, project managers, and functional leaders to establish pursuit strategy, proposal schedules, win themes, and execution plans.
- Drive accountability across cross-functional teams, including engineering, estimating, project controls, construction, procurement, subcontracts, and LIFTT (Legal, Insurance, Finance, Treasury, and Tax) functions, to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Monitor pursuit budgets and expenditures, providing regular updates to leadership on progress, risks, budget status, and key decisions.
- Support commercial strategy by participating in pricing, cost review, value proposition development, and competitive positioning discussions.
- Facilitate risk identification, mitigation planning, and leadership review processes required to advance pursuits and strengthen decision-making.
- Support negotiations and help drive pursuit activities through award and contract execution.
- Lead the handoff of proposal assumptions, commitments, and basis information to project execution teams upon contract award.
- Capture lessons learned and continuously improve proposal processes, tools, best practices, and pursuit team effectiveness.
- Contribute to business growth by supporting capture planning, prioritization, and pursuit readiness across the APG portfolio, including advanced power generation opportunities and related EPC programs.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical project execution field
- Experience working in an EPC and/or project management firm.
- Experience in Advanced Power Generation projects, including gas power, nuclear, hydro, waste to energy, geothermal or similar technologies.
- Understanding of pursuits and / or project execution from a background in a previous project execution function (e.g. Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management, Supply Chain, Subcontracts, or Construction).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of engineering, project execution or technical pursuit management 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.
Certifications
Proposals, sales, and negotiation training preferred.
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.
Salary Plan
Job Grade
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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.
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