Construction Operations Manager - Simple/Combined Cycle
Date: Jun 2, 2026
Location:
GA, US SC, US TN, US OK, US US FL, US TX, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 115239
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Join the Black & Veatch 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
Accountable for success of construction business development efforts and for project construction execution processes for EPC and services on advance power generation (Conventional, combined cycle, simple cycle, and RICE) projects. Accountable for assuring availability of resources with proper expertise and tools to support assigned construction project execution. Has authority to allocate resources and make construction execution decisions for assigned area in accordance with Operational Policies, Standards, Guides and Contractual commitments.
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Key Responsibilities
Responsible for Craft Resourcing Strategy (Prep, Execution, How Many & Who)
Responsible for Workforce Planning (Construction Baseline Schedule)
Responsible for Construction Readiness Reviews (Ready to Mobilize)/ Gate Reviews Prior to major activities
Accountable for Construction Project Delivery (Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Safety)
Accountable for Site Performance Management (productivity, cost, UR/PF curves)
Ensures that all assigned construction projects are properly staffed with the appropriately trained and skilled professionals needed to successfully provide the contracted services; coordinates with Construction Resource Managers and recruiters to staff projects. Directs preparation of and reviews project construction execution plans for projects.
When requested, develops construction execution plan (construction staffing, scheduling, material and equipment), risk assessments, and cost estimates for projects and proposals. Participates in constructability reviews which minimizes cost and duration of construction activities. Provides oversight during construction on all assigned construction projects.
Monitors and evaluates reports on assigned project construction execution to operations management, takes corrective action as necessary. Ensuring that all construction operations on each project site comply with the applicable Safety and Quality Manuals, the Company's safety, health, and quality programs and policies, and the project specifications. Provides construction support to Project Managers.
Establishes and maintains relationships and develops a high level of trust and credibility with key clients, alliance partners, subcontractors, and project teams. Monitors, evaluates and recommends alliance partners and/or subcontractors consistent with determined implementation plan. Provides supervision and performance management of direct reports and advocates training and development for construction staff. Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.
Champions continuous improvement efforts.
Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Ensures projects adhere to the contractual change management process identified in the contracts associated with each project.
Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Must have at least 10+ years of EPC experience with conventional, simple, and combined cycle projects. Must have held a Site Manager role on at least 2 major projects greater than $200m.
Preferred Skills: Ability to deliver Project Gross Margin on project assignment. Company practices, process and related impact on project activities. Risk assessment policies and procedures. Communication and interpersonal skills. Approach to managing construction operations. Conceptual planning ability. Problem solving skills. Project management skills. Leadership skills
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience. 10-20 years of construction operations experience, based on assigned area of operations. 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.
Certifications
OSHA 10
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Physical Demands:
Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
See and hear naturally or with correction.
Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
Requires repetitive movement.
May require work above 5 feet in height.
Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
Work Environment:
Typical construction site environment:
Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
Work around hazardous equipment.
Typical office environment.
This position is considered a safety sensitive position.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Courage
Directs work
Instills trust
Interpersonal savvy
Organizational savvy
Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade
019
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