Utility-Scale BESS Services Leader

Black & Veatch; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 223,000 - 372,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Utility BESS Services Lead to drive leadership, growth, and execution of the Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services business. You will develop and implement the strategic vision for expanding services to utility clients while delivering safe, profitable, and scalable project delivery.

The role requires building long-term client relationships with utility asset owners and operators, championing a Seller-Doer Project Manager model, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in power, energy, utility infrastructure, industrial, or related markets.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing programs, portfolios, business units, or complex capital projects.
• Experience growing service-oriented businesses and client relationships.
• Understanding of utility-scale BESS projects and related advisory services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing P&L.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for growing the Utility BESS Services business.
• Lead and grow Utility BESS professional services offerings including Owner's Engineering, FEED, development support, and related services.
• Balance client commitments, staffing, and business objectives.
• Ensure staffing projections are current and coordinated with operations.
• Monitor portfolio health, utilization, schedule performance, profitability, client satisfaction.
• Lead portfolio reviews and corrective action planning where required.
• Identify emerging utility client needs and develop service offerings that address evolving market demands.
• Establish trusted advisor relationships with utility asset owners and operators.
• Direct project directors and project managers; ensure coordination with operations.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Lead development and execution of project recovery plans when necessary.
• Monitor forecasts, earned value metrics, and financial performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing services organization.
• Recruit, develop, and retain project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Portfolio management

Business development

Client engagement

Project management

Commercial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking a Utility BESS Services Lead to drive leadership, growth, and execution of the Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services business. You will develop and implement the strategic vision for expanding services to utility clients while delivering safe, profitable, and scalable project delivery.

The role requires building long-term client relationships with utility asset owners and operators, championing a Seller-Doer Project Manager model, and coordinating