Construction Operations Manager - Simple/Combined Cycle
Date: Sep 10, 2026
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US GA, US OK, US US TX, US TN, US FL, US SC, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117048
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 EPC and service projects in advanced power generation, including conventional, combined cycle, simple cycle, and RICE projects. In this role, you will help drive successful project delivery by ensuring the right resources, tools, and execution strategies are in place. You will play a key leadership role in shaping construction outcomes, supporting business growth, and making critical execution decisions within your area of responsibility. This role requires travel.
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Key Responsibilities
Lead craft resourcing strategies, including workforce preparation, execution planning, staffing levels, and role alignment
Drive workforce planning efforts in alignment with the construction baseline schedule
Oversee construction readiness and gate reviews prior to mobilization and major project activities
Deliver construction project execution across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and safety objectives
Guide site performance management, including productivity, cost, and UR/PF curve performance
Partner with Construction Resource Managers and recruiters to ensure projects are staffed with qualified, project-ready professionals
Direct the development and review of project construction execution plans
Develop execution plans for projects and proposals, including staffing, scheduling, materials, equipment, risk assessments, and cost estimates
Contribute to constructability reviews that improve efficiency and help reduce construction cost and schedule duration
Monitor construction execution performance, communicate progress to operations leadership, and implement corrective actions when needed
Promote compliance with safety, health, quality, and project specifications while providing construction support to Project Managers
Build strong relationships with key clients, alliance partners, subcontractors, and project teams
Evaluate and recommend alliance partners and subcontractors in support of project execution plans
Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while identifying process improvements that add value to the business
Champion continuous improvement initiatives across construction operations
Assess and support change management impacts associated with improvement initiatives
Ensure projects follow contractual change management processes established in project agreements
Encourage team participation in continuous improvement activities and foster a culture of operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of EPC experience supporting conventional, simple cycle, and combined cycle projects, along with proven success in a Site Manager role on at least two major projects valued at more than $200 million.
Successful candidates will offer a strong combination of construction operations expertise, project management experience, and leadership capability. Additional strengths include the ability to deliver project gross margin, knowledge of company practices and processes and their impact on project activities, understanding of risk assessment policies and procedures, strong communication and interpersonal skills, conceptual planning ability, and sound problem-solving 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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To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
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