Construction Operations Leader - EPC Power Projects (ESOP)

Black & Veatch Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to lead high-impact EPC construction execution for conventional, simple cycle, and combined cycle power projects. You will ensure resources, tools, and execution strategies are in place, shaping outcomes and driving growth within your area of responsibility.

The role emphasizes leadership of craft resourcing, risk assessments, and cost control, while maintaining safety and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10-20 years of construction operations experience, based on assigned area of operations.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search).
• OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead craft resourcing strategies, including workforce preparation, execution planning, staffing levels, and role alignment.
• Drive workforce planning efforts in alignment with the construction baseline schedule.
• Oversee construction readiness and gate reviews prior to mobilization and major project activities.
• Deliver construction project execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
• Guide site performance management, including productivity, cost, and UR/PF curve performance.
• Partner with Construction Resource Managers and recruiters to ensure projects are staffed with qualified, project-ready professionals.
• Direct the development and review of project construction execution plans.
• Develop execution plans for projects and proposals, including staffing, scheduling, materials, equipment, risk assessments, and cost estimates.
• Contribute to constructability reviews that improve efficiency and help reduce construction cost and schedule duration.
• Monitor construction execution performance, communicate progress to operations leadership, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Promote compliance with safety, health, quality, and project specifications while providing construction support to Project Managers.
• Build strong relationships with key clients, alliance partners, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Evaluate and recommend alliance partners and subcontractors in support of project execution plans.
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while identifying process improvements that add value to the business.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across construction operations.
• Assess and support change management impacts associated with improvement initiatives.
• Ensure projects follow contractual change management processes established in project agreements.
• Encourage team participation in continuous improvement activities and foster a culture of operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to lead high-impact EPC construction execution for conventional, simple cycle, and combined cycle power projects. You will ensure resources, tools, and execution strategies are in place, shaping outcomes and driving growth within your area of responsibility.

The role emphasizes leadership of craft resourcing, risk assessments, and cost control, while maintaining safety and quality across projects.