Utility BESS EPC Project Director

About the Position

We are seeking a Utility BESS EPC Project Director to manage large engineering projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and client expectations. This role involves overseeing the 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.

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 include 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.

Requirements

• 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.

• 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.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $185,361.00 - $372,398.00 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits portfolio including health care benefits, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Additional benefits such as 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.
• 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 believes 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. We are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We value diverse voices and perspectives, cultivating an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and providing innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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Nearest Major Market: Olathe

Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City

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