Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
O&M Project Initiation Manager
Date: Jun 26, 2026
Location: Overland Park, KS, US | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Houston, TX, US | Jacksonville, FL, US | Phoenix, AZ, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
About the Position
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.
Responsibilities
- Lead teams to initiate project onboarding in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating remote operations connectivity to project sites.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-including engineering, IT, and product support-across multiple projects and clients.
- Ensure safety, cost efficiency, and adherence to project schedules for all baseline initiation activities and deliverables.
- Support designated proposals and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Act as a liaison between the remote operations center, corporate support functions, and execution teams on technical matters related to controls/SCADA integration and site connectivity.
Requirements
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Preferred Qualifications:
- 8-10 years of relevant experience in power, industrial, or communications sectors, particularly with SCADA and control systems.
- At least 5 years of experience in project management or service delivery leadership.
- Experience in programming control systems and configuring network infrastructure.
- Proficiency with AWS tools including IoT Core, GreenGrass, VPC Networking, Lambda, MySQL Database, SQS.
- Technical competencies in Linux, PC hardware, networking devices, Python development, git, Terraform, JSON, Bash shell, PowerShell, and Visual Studio Code.
- Operational Technology (OT) expertise, including SCADA system architecture, reading control system schematics, and familiarity with OPC-UA, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104, and Ignition.
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Preferred Non-Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated leadership and effective team management abilities.
- Advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop others.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Results-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry developments.
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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 and Schedule
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignment.
- Frequent travel with the ability to travel on short notice or emergency basis.
- Office-based role with extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer usage.
- Frequent use of video and audio-conferencing tools for internal and external communications.
- Common site visits including emergency site visits as required.
- Travel to Black & Veatch HQ for team meetings and training as scheduled.
We Offer
- Competitive compensation.
- 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
- Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
- A company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and the B&V Credit Union.
- Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
- We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
- By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
About the Company
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries, and its affiliated companies, comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
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Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
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