Construction Operations Manager - Houston Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Position: Construction Operations Manager - Houston Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
** Construction Operations Manager - Houston*
* Date:
Aug 27, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Company:  Black & Veatch Family of Companies

** Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.*
* As an employee-owned company, our people _are_ Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

** Company :
** Black & Veatch Corporation

** Req  :
** 116758

** Opportunity Type :
** Staff

** Relocation eligible :
** No

** Full time/Part time :
** Full-Time

** Project Only Hire :
** No

** Visa Sponsorship Available:
** No

** Why Black & Veatch?*
* Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and
** build with pride** . As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters - you
** own
* * your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with
** care** , and
** safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision** , ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you'll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you'll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to
** shape what comes next.*
* ** Job Summary*
* This is an opportunity to lead high-impact construction execution for large-scale EPC and service projects across multiple industries, including oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, refining, pipeline, power generation, industrial manufacturing, water, and infrastructure markets. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for construction operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and profitably while meeting client expectations for quality, schedule, and cost performance.

You will play a key leadership role in workforce planning, project delivery, operational excellence, business growth, and construction execution strategy across a diverse project portfolio

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Lead construction operations for EPC and self-perform construction projects across oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, refining, power, industrial, water, and infrastructure sectors.

+ Develop and implement construction execution strategies that support safe, efficient, and profitable project delivery.

+ Provide oversight of project performance related to safety, quality, schedule, productivity, cost control, and contract compliance.

+ Direct workforce planning, craft staffing forecasts, recruitment strategies, mobilization plans, and labor productivity initiatives across multiple projects and regions.

+ Oversee construction readiness reviews, constructability assessments, risk evaluations, and project gate approvals.

+ Support business development, proposal preparation, estimate reviews, execution planning, and client presentations during pursuit and pre-award phases.

+ Collaborate with engineering, procurement, project management, and operations teams to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for construction execution, labor productivity, equipment utilization, and project profitability.

+ Provide leadership and mentorship to Construction Managers, Site Managers, Superintendents, and field staff.

+ Ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, regulatory standards, environmental regulations, and…