Construction Support Leader

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Date: Oct 2, 2026

Location: Overland Park, KS, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

We believe real value is powered by the unique skills and experiences of our professionals. The interchange of ideas from a diverse group of people gives our teams an expanded perspective and the ability to find better solutions for our clients.

Company : BVCI

Job Title : Construction Support Leader

Location : KCP

Business Unit Sector : BVC-BVOPS-BVCI CONSTRUCTION

Department: BVCI2 BV OPS UNION CONSTRUCT IO

Opportunity Type : Staff

Project Only Hire: No

Recruiter : Jake Hojnowski

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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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 Linked In content strategies and monitor engagement metrics.

• 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 Linked In) and performance tracking.
• Working knowledge of reporting/visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and…