Black & Veatch

Construction Startup & Commissioning Operations Director

Black & Veatch$125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MBA/Graduate degree or equivalent experience
  • 12 years' experience in construction management or operations
  • Strong industry knowledge of startup guidelines and construction contracting
  • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and communicate with technical SMEs
  • Advanced project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Set strategic direction for global startup and commissioning projects
  • Prioritize activities for startup staff
  • Monitor and revise startup programs across sectors
  • Develop detailed startup schedules and packages
  • Maintain open client communications
  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
  • Champion standardization and continuous improvement efforts
  • Manage change associated with implementation of improvements
  • Act as project manager for startup-only work
  • Lead department initiatives and sponsorship of programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive safety and health program
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Support for advanced certifications and training
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Open communication and relationship building with clients
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Construction Commissioning & Startup Operations Director is responsible for overseeing commissioning operations within construction services. This role includes leadership responsibilities, coordination of field and office activities, and adherence to safety and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities
• Sets strategic direction for all non-substation startup and commissioning procects worldwide and is process owner for all related policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes activities of startup staff.
• Monitors and reviews startup and commissioning programs across all sectors and makes necessary revisions to program as required.
• Develops and maintains a detailed startup schedule and detailed set of startup packages to track startup completion and progress.
• Maintains open communications and relationships with clients.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable for duties and accountabilities.
• Identifies and assesses standardization across function and champions continuous improvement efforts.
• Assesses and supports change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
• Acts as key salesperson and project manager for all startup-only work.
• Department Head responsibilities, including sponsorship of BV and Construction programs and initiatives (i.e. EDGE, construction onboarding, etc.)

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications
• MBA/Graduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in a direct hire construction environment.
• Proven ability to communicate with and lead a diverse workforce, including field professionals and highly technical SMEs.
• Strong industry knowledge including startup guidelines, construction contracting, project instructions manual, etc.
• Advanced project management skills.

Minimum Qualifications
• 12 years' experience in construction management, construction operations, or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of plant operating philosophy and startup sequence of events.
• Knowledge of managing staff to comply with the applicable safety manuals and BV safety and health program and policies.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships and develops a high level of trust and credibility with key clients and project teams.
• 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.

Certifications

Competencies

Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

021

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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