Work Management Leader

Date: Apr 15, 2025

Location:

US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 108468

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Team

The Work Management Leader is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities within the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) division. This role ensures the effective utilization of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to optimize maintenance scheduling, resource allocation, and work order execution. The Work Management Leader will manage a team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and develop processes to improve maintenance operations and asset reliability. Secondary responsibilities include management of the Operations Center operational process, including compliance activities. Will collaboratively engage all Operations Center stakeholders to ensure process and procedures and are maintained for current practices and will act as the Owner of the NERC program and all Operation Center Procedures.

The Opportunity

In this role, you have the opportunity to:

• Lead and manage a team of work management and operations professionals, ensuring efficient execution of maintenance activities.

• Oversee the implementation and optimization of the CMMS, ensuring accurate tracking of work orders, maintenance schedules, and asset performance.

• Develop and maintain subcontractor relationships and all commercially related endeavors

• Coordinate with site O&M teams, asset owners, regulatory agencies, and internal leadership to identify, diagnose, and resolve operational and maintenance issues.

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.

• Develop and refine processes and workflows to enhance maintenance planning and execution.

• Analyze maintenance data and performance metrics to improve asset reliability and reduce downtime.

• Support operations in Industrial settings to include but not limited in: Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, Substation, Chemical and Combined Cycle Thermal Generation facilities.

Management Responsibilities

• Oversee, mentor, and develop a teamresponsible for maintenance work planning and execution.

• Ensure effective use and continuous improvement of CMMS functionality.

• Provide coaching, training, and supportto enhance team capabilities in maintenance planning and execution.

• Ensure adherence to operational standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Manage all activities required to maintain NERC program compliance.

• Foster a collaborative team culturefocused on efficiency, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular feedback and conducting performance reviews.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for work management-related escalationsand decision-making.

• Act as a Project Manager for assigned projects as designated by the solution leader.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related program

• 10 – 15 years of experience in Operations & Maintenance or a related industry.

• Previous leadership experience managing teams in a maintenance or work management setting.

• 5-10 years of experience with CMMS platforms (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo, eMaint, Zinier, or similar).

• Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.

• Familiarity with NERC responsibilities and industry regulations.

• Basic understanding of construction and constructability practices.

• Knowledge of power generation and/or transmission and distribution systems, asset management, and industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

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.

Work Environment and Schedule

Black & Veatch prides itself on the support of our employees and providing flexibility to make the things that are most important to you, a priority. This is why we offer our professionals, located near an office, the option of a Hybrid work environment. Our hybrid work approach allows our employees to work two days a week from other locations outside of the office. Occasional tr avel to Black & Veatch HQ for team meetings and training at scheduled. Potential for site visitsto client facilities for maintenance planning and execution oversight.

Competencies

• Customer Focus – Ensuring high-quality service for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaboration – Working effectively across teams and departments.

• Communication – Conveying technical and operational information clearly.

• Decision Quality – Applying sound judgment to maintenance and operational decisions.

• People Leadership – Managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team.

Salary Plan

PMT: Project Management

Job Grade

002

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

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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