The posting
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee complex project teams comprising global resources, multiple partners, and project managers to deliver high-quality transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
- Manage a multimillion-dollar portfolio of EPC and services projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations, project scope, and organizational goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with multiple clients, including the negotiation and finalization of high-value contracts exceeding $50 million in the energy utility space.
- Oversee risk management processes for EPC transmission, distribution, and substation projects, addressing challenges proactively to ensure project success.
- Act as a cultural leader, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment across diverse project teams.
- Provide mentorship and supervision to project managers, contributing to their professional growth and ensuring high standards of project execution.
- Drive business growth by identifying opportunities for repeat and new business, leading key negotiations with client executives.
- Promote safety as a core value, ensuring adherence to safety protocols across all projects and encouraging a safety-first mindset among team members.
- Interface with other Black & Veatch solutions, including BESS and private networks, to provide integrated services to clients and drive innovative energy solutions.
- Travel to project and client sites as needed, with hybrid work flexibility when not traveling (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
Qualifications:
- Experience: 15+ years of relevant industry experience, including at least one of the following:5+ years as a Senior Project Manager for an EPC firm focusing on transmission, distribution, or substations (overhead, underground, or HV). 5+ years in a leadership role for EPC T&D/Substation projects with direct accountability. 5+ years in a project leadership role in utility-scale T&D/Substation construction and/or design. Proven experience negotiating high-value contracts ($50M+). Experience managing construction teams directly in direct-hire and/or subcontract environments. Expertise in risk management for EPC T&D/Substation projects. In-depth knowledge of the utility-scale T&D/Substation market.
- Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Skills: Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a focus on team and culture building. Excellent negotiation, client relationship management, and communication skills. Proficiency in managing complex projects with diverse risks and stakeholders.
- Additional Requirements: Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, including background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records reviews.



