Startup & Commissioning Leader

　　Date: Jan 24, 2024

　　Location:

　　Overland Park, KS, 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 Id : 101986

　　Opportunity Type : Staff

　　Relocation eligible : Yes

　　Full time/Part time : Full-Time

　　Project Only Hire : No

　　Visa Sponsorship Available: No

　　Job Summary

　　By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.

　　Responsible for assuring that the startup program is regularly reviewed and revised as needed to incorporate lessons learned and other program enhancements. Accountable for assuring the availability of startup personnel resources with proper expertise and tools to support proposal preparation and project execution efforts while meeting budget and schedule requirements. Has the authority to recruit and allocate resources, provide training, and administer the Startup group in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, and Guides.

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　　Key Responsibilities

　　Provides support to project teams for planning and execution of project startup activities .

　　Provides support for Commissioning Managers and other startup personnel to address project specific issues .

　　Develops startup services scope and cost for construction proposals

　　Coordinates with Manager of Construction Proposals to ensure startup scope is properly addressed .

　　Monitors, reviews, and reports on project startup activities and takes corrective action as necessary to resolve any problems .

　　Directs initiative for marketing of startup services to customers outside Company .

　　Develops, maintains, and implements group-related standards, guides, and reference documents with approval of Manager of Construction Administration .

　　Coordinates with Manager of Human Resources to provide startup support staff to projects .

　　Assigns group staff to work on proposal and project teams

　　Keeps Manager of Construction Administration and Manager of Human Resources informed of group workload and staffing needs .

　　Identifies section training needs and coordinates training programs for section

　　Trains and mentors section staff in technical execution .

　　Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports .

　　Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities .

　　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

　　Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .

　　Management Responsibilities

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Preferred Skills: .

　　Administrative Policies and Procedures .

　　Knowledge of Union agreements and jurisdictional issues .

　　Sales ability .

　　Project Management skills .

　　Human relations skills .

　　Risk Assessment Management

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.

　　10+ years of startup and/or power-related management experience.

　　OSHA 10

　　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.

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　　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.

　　Salary Plan

　　CNS: Construction Services

　　Job Grade

　　009

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　　Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

　　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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