Senior Construction Ops Manager – EPC Power Projects

Black & Veatch; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Adoption reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Vendor discounts

Referral program

AD&D insurance

Pre-tax accounts

Legal plan

BV Credit Union

Performance bonus

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a senior Site Manager to lead high‑impact EPC and service construction for power generation projects, including conventional, combined cycle, and RICE installations. You will ensure resources, tools, and execution plans are in place to drive on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

This role requires 10+ years of construction operations experience, strong leadership to guide teams, uphold safety, quality, and client relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10-20 years of construction operations experience across large EPC projects.
• Ability to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, MVR).

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
• Develop execution plans for projects and proposals, including staffing, scheduling, materials, equipment, risk assessments, and cost estimates
• Contribute to constructability reviews that improve efficiency and help reduce construction cost and schedule duration
• Monitor construction execution performance, communicate progress to operations leadership, and implement corrective actions when needed
• Promote compliance with safety, health, quality, and project specifications while providing construction support to Project Managers
• Build strong relationships with key clients, alliance partners, subcontractors, and project teams
• Evaluate and recommend alliance partners and subcontractors in support of project execution plans
• Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while identifying process improvements that add value to the business
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across construction operations
• Assess and support change management impacts associated with improvement initiatives
• Ensure projects follow contractual change management processes established in project agreements
• Encourage team participation in continuous improvement activities and foster a culture of operational excellence

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Staffing

Safety leadership

Construction operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation is seeking a senior Site Manager to lead high‑impact EPC and service construction for power generation projects, including conventional, combined cycle, and RICE installations. You will ensure resources, tools, and execution plans are in place to drive on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

This role requires 10+ years of construction operations experience, strong leadership to guide teams, uphold safety, quality, and client relations.