Senior Construction Operations Lead - Power EPC

Black & Veatch; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to lead high-impact construction execution for EPC and service projects in advanced power generation, including simple and combined cycle, conventional, and RICE projects. The role requires coordinating resources, tools, and execution strategies to ensure successful delivery.

You will guide workforce planning, safety compliance, and performance management across multiple sites, travel as needed, and partner with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10-20 years of construction operations experience.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead craft resourcing strategies, including workforce preparation, execution planning, staffing levels, and role alignment
• Drive workforce planning efforts in alignment with the construction baseline schedule
• Oversee construction readiness and gate reviews prior to mobilization and major project activities
• Deliver construction project execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives
• Guide site performance management, including productivity, cost, and UR/PF curve performance
• Partner with Construction Resource Managers and recruiters to ensure projects are staffed with qualified, project-ready professionals
• Direct the development and review of project construction execution plans

Skills

Construction leadership

Safety & compliance

Project management

Staffing & resourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a Construction Operations Manager to lead high-impact construction execution for EPC and service projects in advanced power generation, including simple and combined cycle, conventional, and RICE projects. The role requires coordinating resources, tools, and execution strategies to ensure successful delivery.

You will guide workforce planning, safety compliance, and performance management across multiple sites, travel as needed, and partner with project