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Utility BESS Services Lead

Overland Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

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 : 116477

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

The Utility BESS Services Lead is responsible for the overall leadership, growth, and execution of the Company’s Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Services business. This role develops and executes the strategic vision for expanding professional services with utility clients while ensuring safe, profitable, and scalable delivery across the services portfolio.

The Utility BESS Services Lead serves as the senior leader accountable for identifying and converting service opportunities, establishing repeatable execution methodologies, maintaining portfolio performance, and developing long-term client relationships with utility asset owners and operators.

A key responsibility of this position is to champion and implement a Seller-Doer Project Manager model, enabling project managers to maintain strong client engagement, recognize follow-on service needs, support opportunity development, and contribute to sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Business and Portfolio Leadership

Develop and execute the strategic plan for growing the Utility BESS Services business.
Lead and grow Utility BESS professional services offerings including Owner's Engineering, Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED), detailed engineering, development support, and related pre-EPC or non-construction services.
Balance client commitments, staffing requirements, and business objectives across the portfolio.
Ensure that staffing projections are current and coordinated with operations through the company software system.
Monitor portfolio health, utilization, schedule performance, profitability, client satisfaction, and resource requirements.
Lead portfolio reviews and corrective action planning where required.
Identify emerging utility client needs and develop service offerings that address evolving market demands.
Establish trusted advisor relationships with utility asset owners and operators.

Financial & Commercial Management

Accountable for portfolio revenue, backlog growth, margin performance, and forecasting accuracy.
Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and commercial negotiations.
Review major contract terms, risk profiles, and commercial structures.
Ensure effective management of change orders, claims, warranty matters, and commercial risks.
Lead annual budgeting and business planning activities for the Utility BESS Services business.

Seller-Doer Project Manager Program Leadership