Utility BESS EPC Project Director

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Date:
Aug 11, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Jacksonville, FL, US Greenwood Village, CO, US San Francisco, CA, US Walnut Creek, CA, US Irvine, CA, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Houston, TX, US

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company :
Black & Veatch Corporation

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

Project Only Hire:
No

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.

• 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…