Project Manager - Advanced Power Generation EPC

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health care benefits (coverage from 1)

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a seasoned Project/Program Manager to oversee medium to large Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) and service projects. You will manage day-to-day execution, staff diverse multi-discipline teams, and coordinate with clients and third-party partners to meet performance metrics, budgets, and schedules.

The role supports a hybrid work environment with relocation eligibility, and emphasizes leadership, risk management, and high-quality deliverables in the energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; 15 years of experience in engineering, construction or project management.
• Experience in EPC/Power Industry; ability to manage medium-to-large projects.
• Must pass pre-employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of contracted EPC scope.
• Staff project teams and coordinate activities with third-party vendors.
• Ensure risk, cost, schedule and quality targets are met; support contract negotiations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Date: Aug 18, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Cary, NC, US Houston, TX, 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 : 114660

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

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

Manages all aspects of medium to large Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. Responsible for the day-to-day successful execution of contracted engineering, procurement, and construction scope in the areas of performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Manages and leads medium to large teams of multi-discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Power Providers focuses on the holistic demands for energy generation markets that include utilities, independent power producers and new non-traditional entrants adding to the much-needed supply of secure, clean power to our industries and communities. By joining our market sector, you will have the opportunity to put sustainable energy solutions into practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages medium to large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners, or small EPC projects with minimal risk.
• Manages multiple Services clients or a small EPC project client.
• Obtains new/repeat business on medium to large size projects; supports contract negotiations with other client personnel.
• Manages risk which may include fixed price, new technology, non domestic markets or new clients.

Preferred Qualifications

15 Years of Experience in Engineering, Construction or Project Management

Previous EPC experience in Power Industry / Gas Fired Technology

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
• Typical office environment: Sitting, standing, computer usage for extended periods of time.
• Typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

019

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