Global Startup & Commissioning Operations Director

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Employee benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Construction Startup & Commissioning Operations Director to lead commissioning operations within construction services. You will coordinate field and office activities, ensure safety compliance, and drive program success across multiple sectors.

You will set strategic direction, manage startup schedules and packages, maintain client relationships, and champion continuous improvement while upholding BV's safety culture and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 12 years of commissioning management or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of plant operating philosophy and startup sequence of events.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships and develop trust with key clients and project teams.
• Knowledge of BV safety manuals and safety program.

Responsibilities

• Sets strategic direction for all non-substation startup and commissioning processes 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

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Startup/Commissioning knowledge

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Construction Startup & Commissioning Operations Director to lead commissioning operations within construction services. You will coordinate field and office activities, ensure safety compliance, and drive program success across multiple sectors.

You will set strategic direction, manage startup schedules and packages, maintain client relationships, and champion continuous improvement while upholding BV's safety culture and project