Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Black & Veatch Corporation; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation seeks a Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to design, implement, and lead the enterprise-wide risk management program across EPC projects and business units. The role partners with operations, project delivery, finance, legal, supply chain, HSE, and executive leadership to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks across the company’s portfolio.

The role requires 15+ years in ERM or related fields, MBA/PE preferred, and a proven track record presenting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, construction management, risk management, business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management or related fields.
• Experience leading enterprise risk programs for complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel (periodic travel) as required by projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s enterprise risk management framework, governance model, policies, and reporting structure.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, mitigate, and monitor risks across all business units and projects.
• Present enterprise risk profiles to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Audit/Risk Committees.
• Develop risk governance standards and escalation protocols for high-risk projects.
• Partner with finance, operations, and project leadership to evaluate risk exposure on major EPC pursuits and active projects.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Engineering/Construction Management/Risk Management/Business

Job description

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Head of Enterprise Risk Management

Date: Aug 15, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

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

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire : No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you'll be part of work that matters - designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other - speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You'll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world - gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you'll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

The Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is responsible for designing, implementing, and leading the enterprise-wide risk management program for a large Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC). This executive role partners closely with operations, project delivery, finance, legal, supply chain, HSE, and executive leadership to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and project-related risks across the company’s portfolio.

The role is critical to protecting the company’s financial strength, reputation, project performance, and long-term growth objectives while enabling disciplined risk-taking in support of strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company’s enterprise risk management framework, governance model, policies, and reporting structure.
• Establish a consistent methodology for identifying, assessing, prioritizing, mitigating, and monitoring risks across all business units and projects.
• Lead periodic enterprise risk assessments and maintain the corporate risk register.
• Present enterprise risk profiles, emerging risks, and mitigation strategies to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and Audit/Risk Committees.
• Promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization.
• Partner with business development, estimating, operations, and project leadership to evaluate risk exposure on major EPC pursuits and active projects.
• Review contract structures, commercial terms, delivery strategies, joint ventures, consortium agreements, and execution plans for risk implications.
• Support risk analysis related to:
  • Large capital projects
  • Fixed-price and lump-sum contracts
  • Schedule and cost overruns
  • Supply chain disruption
  • Labor availability
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Geopolitical and commodity risks
• Develop project risk governance standards and escalation protocols for high-risk projects.

Strategic & Financial Risk Oversight

• Collaborate with finance and treasury teams on liquidity, credit, bonding capacity, and financial exposure management.
• Support M&A activities, strategic partnerships, and market expansion initiatives through risk diligence and scenario analysis.
• Assess macroeconomic, regulatory, cybersecurity, and operational resilience risks affecting the business.

Governance, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, internal controls, and governance expectations.
• Coordinate closely with Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, HSE, and Cybersecurity functions.
• Develop ERM dashboards, metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), and executive reporting tools.
• Coordinate closely with the Head of Security on business continuity and crisis management planning efforts.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing enterprise risk management organization.
• Mentor and develop risk professionals and project risk personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement through analytics, benchmarking, and technology-enabled risk management practices.
• Executive presence and strategic leadership
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Deep analytical and problem-solving capability
• Influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in high-growth, project-driven environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making under uncertainty

Success Measures

• Reduction in enterprise and project risk exposure
• Improved predictability of project outcomes
• Effective management of claims and insurance costs
• Enhanced enterprise risk visibility and reporting
• Strong audit, compliance, and governance outcomes
• Increased organizational risk maturity

Management Responsibilities

Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, JD, or advanced technical degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, project risk, construction risk, insurance, or operational risk within EPC, industrial construction, energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise risk programs for complex, matrixed organizations.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and boards.
• Strong understanding of:
  • EPC contracting models
  • Project controls and project deliver yrisk
  • Insurance and claims management
  • Regulatory and compliance frameworks
  • Operational and financial risk assessment methodologies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Risk Management, Business, or related field required.
• 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

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent technical credential preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Periodic travel to project sites and corporate offices across the United States.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Travel requirement: approximately 20-35%

Salary Plan

GMT: General Management

Job Grade

022

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