Global Construction Startup & Commissioning Director

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Performance bonus

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Disability insurance

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Construction Commissioning & Startup Operations Director in Overland Park, KS. You will oversee commissioning operations within construction services, lead field and office coordination, and drive safety and regulatory compliance across global projects.

You will set strategic direction for startup programs, manage schedules and packages, maintain client relationships, and champion continuous improvement while acting as a principal project manager and department head.

Qualifications

• 12 years' experience in construction management, construction operations, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of plant operating philosophy and startup sequence of events.
• Knowledge of managing staff to comply with the applicable safety manuals and BV safety and health program and policies.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships and develops a high level of trust and credibility with key clients and project teams.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sets strategic direction for all non-substation startup and commissioning procects worldwide and is process owner for all related policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes activities of startup staff.
• Monitors and reviews startup and commissioning programs across all sectors and makes necessary revisions to program as required.
• Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track startup completion and progress.
• Maintains open communications and relationships with clients.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable for duties and accountabilities.
• Identifies and assesses standardization across function and champions continuous improvement efforts.
• Assesses and supports change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
• Acts as key salesperson and project manager for all startup-only work.
• Department Head responsibilities, including sponsorship of BV and Construction programs and initiatives (i.e. EDGE, construction onboarding, etc.)

Skills

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Courage

Directs work

Instills trust

Interpersonal savvy

Organizational savvy

Education

MBA/Graduate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Construction Commissioning & Startup Operations Director in Overland Park, KS. You will oversee commissioning operations within construction services, lead field and office coordination, and drive safety and regulatory compliance across global projects.

You will set strategic direction for startup programs, manage schedules and packages, maintain client relationships, and champion continuous improvement while acting as a principal project manager and department head.