Black & Veatch

Utility BESS EPC Project Director

Black & Veatch$185K — $372K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive experience in EPC project management.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Expertise in managing complex EPC contracts including different delivery models.
  • Experience in utility-scale BESS or related energy projects.
  • Strong commercial acumen with risk and change management skills.
  • Proven leadership of multi-office and diverse project teams.
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and mentor Project Managers on large scale engineering projects.
  • Manage relationships with multiple clients and navigate project complexities.
  • Drive business development and support contract negotiations for repeat projects.
  • Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all projects.
  • Lead and strategically direct EPC projects through all phases of execution.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive delivery and staffing plans for projects.
  • Ensure accountability for financial performance and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering innovation and quality.
  • Opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic sector.
  • Focus on work-life balance with a supportive company culture.
Full Job Description
Job Title : Utility BESS EPC Project Director

Location : KCP, RGANAR, RGGREENWD, RGHOUSTON3, RGIRVINE, RGJCKSNVL, RGSANFRCO, RGWALNUT4

Business Unit Sector : COR-GMCNC-TIG DISTRIBUTED NETW

Department: BVCOR TIG - DN SOL & EXECUT PM

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire: No

Visa Sponsorship Available:No

Recruiter : Dalton Garrison

Job Summary

Manages all aspects of large Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)/Service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, quality. Responsible for the day-to-day 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. Provides for the successful staffing of the project. Manages and leads large teams of multi-discipline professionals. Coordinates and integrates the activities associated with the engineering, procurement, construction, and startup elements of the project team, including the activities of all third party companies contributing to the initiative.

Provides executive-level leadership for utility-scale battery energy storage projects, which may also include transmission, substation, renewable energy, and related infrastructure components. Serves as the primary point of accountability for overall project delivery and performance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, contractual commitments, and client expectations. Directs project teams through all phases of project execution while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Key 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 includes 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.


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.


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.


Work Environment/Physical Demands

Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

020

In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $185,361.00 - $372,398.00

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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