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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 107107 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets including renewables, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and connectivity.

 

The VP of Operations is responsible for developing and implementing strategy for a single line of business for multiple offices within a medium size division to position the company in the industry and to ensure competitive edge.  Makes certain project management resources are allocated timely and efficiently and have appropriate expertise. Management of business line may include sales, development of talent, performance management, line of business budget, market analysis, risk management, and negotiation of contracts.  

 

 

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Key Responsibilities Develops overall strategy for line of business to ensure growth, establish Company presence in the industry, and maintain competitive edge in conjunction with anticipating trends and/or changes. Ensures line of business maintains technical knowledge to promote advancement in the industry. Responsible for strategic plan, alignment with division operating plan, and goals and commitments for assigned line of business. Identifies work based on assessment of the market and determines products to sell and methodology of execution to perform the work. Influences, manages, and/or establishes various budgets including Project Gross Margin (PGM), revenue, and overhead expenses. May have capital or corporate services budget responsibility. Facilitates project reviews to ensure quality of product, management of client expectations, and handle any related issues. Assists project management in negotiating, assessing, and mitigating risk for contracts for projects and subcontractors. Maintains strategic alliances where appropriate. Supports sales activities to capture new business and maintain existing clients. Directs proposals for strategy, content, and message.   Implements administrative policies and procedures for line of business in alignment with division. Regularly meets with external entities including clients, contractors, suppliers/vendors, and partners to establish strategy and execution for projects, pursue new business, negotiate contracts, and review project status.  Supports strategic alliances and growth. Determines merit and bonus distribution for department, considering internal equity while adhering to budget and corporate guidelines.  Approves compensation actions including merit increases, promotions, bonuses and salary adjustments. Supervisory responsibilities typically include recruiting, staffing, hiring, training, goal development, evaluating, terminating and disciplinary actions. May develop and implement strategy for office leases and furniture.     May develop and implement strategy, establish and monitor budget, and manage process for computers including hardware and software. Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required. 10+ years progressive experience in management of relevant business line and related technology.

 

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer that required bachelor's degree is in Engineering, Business Management or related technical discipline. Prior project management or project execution experience, preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Normal office environment. Domestic travel. May have international travel. Keyboarding. Sitting.

Competencies Business insightManages complexityManages conflictCollaboratesCommunicates effectivelyCourageDirects workInstills trustInterpersonal savvyOrganizational savvySalary Plan GMT: General ManagementJob Grade 004

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

 

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met.

 

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals including, but not limited to, a company matched 401k plan, vendor discounts, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, identity theft and credit monitoring services, and the B&V Credit Union. 

 

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