Process Improvement Specialist

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation and holidays

Hybrid work environment

Day-one benefits

Job summary

Black & Veatch invites a Process Improvement Specialist to strengthen our Quality Management System across engineering, construction, and procurement. You will drive ISO 9001 compliant processes, publish and revise documentation, and partner with multiple teams to raise process maturity.

This role offers a hybrid environment, competitive compensation, 401k matching, and day-one benefits as part of our ESOP-owned culture, empowering you to grow and contribute to humanity's largest challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience (6+ years in quality)
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail
• Analytical problem-solving with data interpretation

Responsibilities

• Publish, revise, and improve QMS processes and documentation.
• Validate cross-functional workflows for efficient execution.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and risks.
• Support change management for processes, systems, tools.
• Develop and deliver training on quality processes and tools.
• Maintain system knowledge and collaborate across teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Change management

ISO 9001 principles

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering or business) or equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Date: Aug 12, 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

Req Id : 116569

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

Join the Quality Management team responsible for administering and advancing the Black & Veatch Quality Management System (QMS). This role actively promotes, evaluates, and enhances the effective implementation of QMS processes across the organization. The Process Improvement Specialist supports continuous improvement initiatives through process development, tool administration, and performance evaluation. This position works collaboratively across teams to drive process maturity and improvements aligned with ISO 9001 principles and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support process owners with publishing, revising, and improving QMS processes and documentation
• Validate cross-functional workflows to ensure effective and efficient process execution
• Monitor, analyze, and report performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Support change management activities related to process, system and tool updates
• Develop and deliver training on quality processes, tools, and systems
• Administer system tools and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of the Quality Management System and related standards
• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders simultaneously to support quality and process improvement initiatives
• Participate in business process and project-specific improvement efforts in alignment with ISO 9001 principles
• Periodic travel may be required

Management Responsibilities

Individual Contributor

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)
• Working knowledge of change management concepts and continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 principles and Quality Management Systems
• Understanding of performance metrics, data analysis, and reporting techniques
• General knowledge of engineering, design, or construction processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (technical or business discipline preferred), or equivalent experience (6+ years in quality or related industry)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret data, including trends and performance metrics
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, delivering results with minimal supervision
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Certifications

• Training or certification in Quality Management Systems (QMS), including ISO 9001:2015
• Additional process improvement or quality certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) are a plus

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment; may include heavy industrial construction exposure. Occasional physical work conditions: Capable of walking 5 miles and climbing stairs to 300 foot height; walk, climb stairs, ladders, move in/out of vehicles; lift or move up to 25 pounds; supplier or construction site environment has frequent exposure to vibration and loud noise, and occasional exposure to airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, slippery uneven walking surfaces, and risk of electrical shock.

Salary Plan

SPC: Specialized Staff

Job Grade

016

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Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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