Construction Operations Manager - Substation Details | Family of Companies

Position: Construction Operations Manager 1 - Substation Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies
** Construction Operations Manager 1 - Substation*
* Date:
Feb 24, 2026

Location:

LA, US  MS, 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  :
** 113593

** Opportunity Type :
** Staff

** Relocation eligible :
** No

** Full time/Part time :
** Full-Time

** Project Only Hire :
** No

** Visa Sponsorship Available:
** No

** Job Summary*
* Responsible for coordination of the construction on the project including bids and proposals. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager. This role requires travel.  LI-KC1 #substation #operations manager #construction

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.

** Key Responsibilities*
* Monitors, verifies and reports on construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule; tracks and reports on completion of project schedule activities and commodity installation.

Assists site team in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.

Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Operations Manager, Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager.

Takes necessary actions to maintain targets.

Conducts site supervision meetings to review/assist in daily, weekly, and monthly planning.

Develops and monitors 3 Week Look Ahead Schedule for assigned work scope.

Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met.

Verifies that all equipment, material, manpower and resources needed to support the 3 Week Look Ahead Schedule are available and on site.

Develops, monitors, and reports on completion of craft/subcontractor punch list activities.

Maintains a daily log for site records. Reviews all timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment request. Develops and coordinates assigned daily and weekly workplans with other discipline facilators and construction manager.

Monitors assigned subcontractor(s) for compliance with subcontract scope and schedule requirements.

Develops a stable working relationship with Client and assigned subcontractor(s).Assists Field Subcontract Administrator in the preparation of all extra work authorization requests (RFMPs/WAs).Coordinates with Design Engineer in the compilation of or answering Contractor information Requests.

Administers execution of work packages and equipment installation.

Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.

Identifies potential back charges and out of scope issues and reports to Construction Manager. Supports commercial recovery process.

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

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

Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Acts in capacity of a "supervisor ". Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Supervises subcontractors and field engineers.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Direct hire Open-shop Substation construction experience required. Proposal and Estimating experience within construction. Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and substation experience preferred. Should have 3+ years of experience as Construction Manager level or above. Should have 8+ years with a degree or 18+ years without degree, of Substation Construction experience. Knowledge of project budget process and tools. Knowledge of department budget process and tools.

Knowledge of Project controls. Risk assessment/management. Administrative policies and procedures. Construction Project Management Systems. Conceptual planning ability. Conflict management skills.…