Utility BESS EPC Project Director

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 185,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch seeks a Utility BESS EPC Project Director to lead large-scale EPC and service projects in the energy infrastructure sector. You will direct multi-discipline teams, manage client relationships, and drive performance across cost, schedule, safety, and quality.

The role requires extensive experience in EPC with energy storage, transmission, or generation projects, coupled with strong leadership, risk management, and contract administration skills. Travel as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
• 12 years of progressive EPC experience in utilities/energy.
• Experience leading large, multi-office EPC projects with P&L accountability.
• Strong contract administration and risk management capabilities.
• Proven leadership of senior project teams and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee large EPC/Service projects, from proposal through closeout.
• Lead project teams across multiple disciplines ensuring safety, quality and schedule.
• Manage client relationships and contract negotiations for major programs.
• Develop delivery strategies, staffing plans and resource management.
• Monitor financial performance including revenue, costs and margins.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Date: Aug 11, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Irvine, CA, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Jacksonville, FL, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Walnut Creek, CA, US Houston, TX, US San Francisco, CA, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 116518

Job Title : Utility BESS EPC Project Director

Location : KCP, RGANAR, RGGREENWD, RGHOUSTON3, RGIRVINE, RGJCKSNVL, RGSANFRCO, RGWALNUT4

Business Unit Sector : COR-GMCNC-TIG DISTRIBUTED NETW

Department: BVCOR TIG - DN SOL & EXECUT PM

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Recruiter : Dalton Garrison

Job Summary

Manages all aspects of 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 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.

Provides executive-level leadership for utility-scale battery energy storage projects, which may also include transmission, substation, renewable energy, and related infrastructure components. Serves as the primary point of accountability for overall project delivery and performance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, contractual commitments, and client expectations. Directs project teams through all phases of project execution while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees, directs and guides Project Managers to manage large engineering projects involving multiple clients or partners or medium EPC projects.
• Manages multiple clients and/or projects where the project team, client structure and/or project location present greater challenges.
• Obtains new/repeat business on large size projects; supports contract negotiations with clients.
• Champions safety excellence and promotes a culture focused on zero incidents and continuous improvement.
• Provides leadership, mentoring, and development for Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering Managers, and other execution personnel.
• Manages multiple risks which may includes fixed price or new technology or new clients.
• Provides overall leadership and strategic direction for EPC projects from proposal through final completion and closeout.
• Oversees development and execution of project delivery strategies, execution plans, staffing plans, and resource management plans.
• Accountable for project financial performance, including revenue recognition, forecasting, cost control, cash flow management, change management, and margin achievement.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with executive client stakeholders, major subcontractors and suppliers, and internal leadership.
• Supports business development efforts, proposal preparation, project pursuit strategies, and client relationship management activities.
• Facilitates resolution of complex commercial, contractual, technical, labor, regulatory, and stakeholder issues.
• Oversees, supports and guides project recovery efforts when required to address schedule delays, cost overruns, productivity challenges, or other performance issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 years of progressive experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience managing large EPC projects within the utility, power delivery, generation, renewable energy, or energy infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated success managing complex EPC contract structures, including lump sum, EPC, EpCM, alliance, and or design-build delivery models.
• Experience serving in senior project leadership roles with full profit and loss accountability on projects.
• Experience leading multi-office, geographically dispersed, and matrixed project teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated success in risk management, change management, claims avoidance, and contract administration.
• Experience with utility‑scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission, and or substation, or generation projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel as required to support project execution and client engagement.

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

Typical office environment, 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

020

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In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $185,361.00 - $372,398.00

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