Black & Veatch

EDS Training Leader

Black & Veatch$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years in engineering or construction in project execution or support roles.
  • Experience coordinating training across disciplines and functional areas.
  • Familiarity with various training delivery methods (in-person, virtual, on-demand).
  • Knowledge of industry-relevant markets for Black & Veatch.
  • Experience managing training credentials like PDH and CEU.
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the EDS Training Program and coordinate actions with stakeholders.
  • Review and refresh the EDS Training approach, developing a budget and plan.
  • Align the EDS training program with HR, D&IT, and other functional training programs.
  • Prioritize training activities and ensure accountability across leaders.
  • Oversee the completion of training development while adhering to the budget.
  • Ensure EDS leaders identify resources for content creation and training delivery.
  • Develop metrics to track the training program's progress and effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Hybrid or flexible work options offered after 90 days based on performance.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative culture.
  • Career development opportunities within a global organization.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As the BV Ops Engineering & Development Services (EDS) Training Leader, you will manage the EDS training program and approach that will support the goal of effectively leveraging EDS staff capabilities across all disciplines, Solutions and delivery methods. This includes program management of the implementation of the EDS Training Program across the Solutions, Resources, and Engineering Excellence functional groups in EDS.

The Team

Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Program Management of EDS Training Program, coordinating and driving actions with appropriate stakeholders to achieve objectives
  • Review/refresh the EDS Training approach and develop EDS training program plan and budget aligned with BV strategy, KFAs, Solution growth areas, and discipline knowledge gaps
  • Align EDS training program with Co/lab, HR, D&IT, and other functional groups and with other BV training programs (BVOps, Corporate, etc.)
  • Prioritize training activities in accordance with the EDS training program and drive accountability across EDS Solution Leaders, Engineering Excellence Leaders, and Resource Leaders.
  • Drive and manage completion of training development, including budget adherence
  • Ensuring accountability of EDS leaders to identify resources in support of content creation and delivery of training
  • Develop and manage metrics for tracking progress and effectiveness of both the delivery and content of training programs
  • Drive joint accountability for project execution and safety performance globally
  • Manage EDS training program budget, schedule, and documentation of training
  • Provide status reports and updates of EDS training development, delivery, effectiveness, and budget
  • Recalibrate Training Program as needed due to shifts in market conditions per direction of leadership
  • Dissemination of best practices, including use of AI for training development


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of experience working in an engineering or construction company in a project execution or support role
  • Experience coordinating training content between related disciplines and functional areas, including corporate functions
  • Experience with multiple training delivery technologies and methods (face-to-face, virtual, on-demand, etc.)
  • Industry knowledge relevant to BV markets
  • Experience managing training credentials (PDH, CEU, etc.)
  • Experience Managing the efforts of cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
  • Ability to optimize resources to expand capacity
  • Ability to influence outcomes


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
  • Experience in managing and delivering technical training modules and programs
  • 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/Physical Demands

  • Typical office environment
  • Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.


Competencies

Communication
Interpersonal Skills

Salary Plan

ADM: Administrative/Business

Job Grade

017

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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