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Civil Operations Manager - Foundations/Drilled Pier/Site Development

Black & Veatch
FL, US, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jul 2025

About the role

 

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 : 109489 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

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. #LI-KC1 #operationsmanager #foundations #drilledpiers #civil

This position is for the direct management of our Craft and Staff associated with the construction of Substation, Transmission, and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects in the Southcentral Region (TX,LA,MS,OK). Manages construction open-shop craft and subcontractor work activities associated with the construction of site development, drilled piers, and foundation projects. Experience associated with installation of drilled piers, pile installation, slab on grade, spread footers, Control Building foundations, Structural Steel, Transformer Pad & Containment. Participates in project proposals, including the estimate development for the Civil Scope of work for Substation, BESS, Transmission Line projects.  Involved in training and mentoring site supervision and craft associated with associated civil work activities. May lead one or more small to mid-sized transmission line construction projects simultaneously. Experience in Substation. Transmission Line, & BESS including safe working practices associated with working in the proximity of exposed energized electrical equipment. Ensures schedule and project expectations are clearly defined to Subcontractors and craft supervision. Ensures schedule requirements are communicated to all levels of craft & staff discipline. Coordinates technical interpretation of technical requirements and specifications. Provides technical data and information as required to subcontractor supervision or construction engineers. Ensures compliance by subcontractor and workforce to all standards, procedures, and contractual commitments within the bounds of all applicable policies.

Key Responsibilities

Provides the site civil construction teams the means, methods, and staffing to support civil construction. Develops resource plans for awarded projects, works with Ops Managers on shared resources across regions, and develop long term resource plans for projects. Works with teams to schedule internal and rental equipment. Works with EH&S group to develop and maintain safety program associated with Construction activities. Develops and maintains Construction procedures and quality programs associated with the civil construction activities. Identifies and supports the sourcing of tooling and equipment necessary for execution. Identifies and supports the recruiting of craft and leadership associated with the project work. Developments and mentors Civil Construction Managers, Superintendents, & General Foreman in Supervising Civil Craft employees. Supports proposals including development of staffing, equipment, and other direct and indirect quantities and costs to support estimate development.  Leads and participates in design constructability reviews. Supports subcontract developments for projects as needed. Active involvement in project risk reviews including identifying and developing mitigation plans associated with civil construction. Assists site team in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, safety, quality, quantity tracking, and cost reporting. Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Regional Operations Manager. Takes necessary actions to maintain targets

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