President - BVCI

About the Position

President - BVCI

Date: May 29, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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.

Job Summary

The President of BVCI serves as the chief executive leader for the union contracting entity, responsible for strategic direction, operational excellence, and compliance in support of BVCI projects. This role ensures the company’s vision, mission, and values are reflected in all aspects of union construction execution, labor relations, and workforce development. The President drives growth, ensures project excellence, and fosters a culture of safety, integrity, and innovation, with a particular focus on union-specific requirements and market expansion.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Market Expansion

• Develop strategies for executing direct hire union construction in new geographical markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international unions.
• Ensure double breasting compliance and oversee BVCI licensing and craft resourcing.

Operations Oversight

• Oversee all union construction operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Oversee field-based project management, including problem resolution, contract document interpretation, claims avoidance, contract negotiations, scheduling, and cost controls.

Labor Relations & Compliance

• Serve as the primary representative for labor relations, leveraging experience with national agreements and highly restricted local agreement signatories.
• Ensure compliance with employment policies, union regulations, and pre-employment onboarding requirements (background checks, drug screens, motor vehicle records, etc.)

Financial Management

• Manage company financials including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Approve major capital expenditures and oversee risk mitigation strategies.

Talent & Culture

• Hire, mentor, and promote senior leaders including Operations Managers and Construction Directors.
• Champion workforce development and succession planning.

Management Responsibilities

• Supervise work of others, responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of subordinates.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years related union construction operations-related leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience in field-based project management, problem resolution, contract document interpretation, claims avoidance, contract negotiations, scheduling, and cost controls.
• Direct Hire Union experience.
• Experience with utilizing national agreements with highly restricted local agreement signatories.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree/MBA or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Power Generation, Transmission, Water, Oil & Gas, and Telecom markets.
• Experience leading a union construction company or division with P&L responsibility.
• Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Construction Executive programs.

Certifications

• Relevant certifications in construction management, safety, or labor relations (as required by BVCI policies or market standards).

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, and vision insurances, disability, and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• 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.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Opportunity to be part of a 100 percent ESOP-owned company, empowering professionals to drive personal and company growth and share in the financial rewards of success through stock ownership.

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. 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.

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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