Black & Veatch

Construction Support Leader

Black & Veatch • $110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12 years of experience in construction management or related field.
  • Experience in multi-site construction operations and workforce programs.
  • Proficient in managing licensing and regulatory compliance processes.
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences and operational resources.
  • Familiarity with brand collaboration and content management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational support to field offices and headquarters.
  • Lead proposal and pre-construction coordination efforts.
  • Manage compliance and licensing across jurisdictions.
  • Track performance metrics to improve operational effectiveness.
  • Develop training programs for workforce development and engagement.
  • Enhance craft employee onboarding and retention initiatives.
  • Oversee branding and digital presence for recruitment and communication.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development programs.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
  • Supportive work environment focused on employee engagement.
  • Access to resources for professional growth and compliance management.
Full Job Description
Company : BVCI

Req Id : 117467

Job Title : Construction Support Leader

Location : KCP

Business Unit Sector : BVC-BVOPS-BVCI CONSTRUCTION

Department: BVCI2 BV OPS UNION CONSTRUCTIO

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Recruiter : Jake Hojnowski

Job Summary

This is a World Headquarters positon. Candidate will need to be within a commutable distance to our Overland Park, KS office.

The Construction Operations Support Manager provides operational support to assigned BVCI/OCI Presidents in the areas of proposal and pre-construction coordination, training enablement, licensing and compliance stewardship, cost control, strategic communications, field/craft experience improvement, and special project assistance. The position partners with a large variety of business segments and functions including Construction Operations, Finance, Estimating, Communications, HR, Legal, and project/field leadership to strengthen entity project execution, attract and retain a next-generation workforce, and build functional capabilities.

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Key Responsibilities

Office Operations & Field Readiness • Provide support to BVCI/OCI field offices and WHQ as applicable. • Facilitate regular staff meetings and communicate BV/entity updates, expectations, and priorities. • Assess Field Office Manager and support staff readiness prior to deployment and coordinate additional training as needed.

Proposal, Pre-Construction & Special Projects • Lead proposal and pre-construction coordination with business segments, Pre-Construction, and Estimating. • Manage SMEs and the SME program. • Coordinate inputs, assumptions, execution considerations, and operational risks for competitive, executable proposals. • Lead special projects assigned by the entity president.

Licensing & Compliance Stewardship • Lead construction licensing and compliance efforts across applicable jurisdictions. • Ensure licensing, registration, and credential requirements are identified, tracked, maintained, and auditable. • Partner with Legal, HR, Safety, and project leadership to mitigate compliance risk. • Establish standard processes and accountability for licensing and compliance activities.

Performance, Reporting & Analytics • Track and interpret performance metrics related to workforce experience, compliance, training, and operational effectiveness. • Use insights to support decisions, prioritize initiatives, and improve performance. • Support executive and operational reporting.

Training, Workforce Development & Union Support • Develop supplemental training supporting BV orientation, construction training, and BVCI/OCI requirements. • Focus training on union requirements, business expectations, field office processes, and project readiness. • Support craft retention, mentorship, engagement, and Learning Lab improvements.

Craft Experience, Engagement & Enablement • Enhance craft employee onboarding, development, mentorship, engagement, and retention. • Identify gaps in tools, communications, training, and workforce support. • Support mentorship, engagement, and recognition programs. • Track initiative adoption and provide leadership insights.

Cost Control & Budget Support • Partner with Finance to develop and monitor budgets. • Use historical data and business plans to support cost control and forecasting. • Improve financial visibility and accountability across support functions.

Branding, Communications & Digital Presence • Oversee branding, marketing materials, and operational communications. • Partner with Communications and Operations to promote BVCI/OCI achievements and culture. • Support leaders with standardized messaging and communication tools. • Manage digital presence to support recruiting and employer branding. • Develop LinkedIn content strategies and monitor engagement metrics.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with multi-state contractor licensing, registrations, or similar jurisdictional compliance programs.
• Experience supporting craft/trade training programs, apprenticeship pathways, or Learning Lab operations.
• Familiarity with employer branding and social media content planning (including LinkedIn) and performance tracking.
• Working knowledge of reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and SharePoint/Teams site administration.
• Change management experience driving adoption across multiple regions/teams.
• Experience developing communication plans, playbooks, or toolkits for field-deployed communications.

Minimum Qualifications
• 12 years' experience in construction management, operations, pre-construction, or relevant field.
• Experience supporting construction operations, workforce programs, and/or field enablement in a multi-site environment.
• Experience coordinating and managing licensing, credentialing, or regulatory compliance processes or equilvalent documentation-intensive programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop communications, presentations, and operational resources for diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with brand/marketing collaboration and managing content through review/approval workflows.
• Comfort with basic analytics and reporting (tracking progress, adoption, engagement, and outcomes).
• Proficiency with common productivity and collaboration tools (Microsoft 365) and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

018

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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