Utility BESS EPC Project Director

Job Summary

Black & Veatch is seeking a Utility BESS EPC Project Director to provide executive-level leadership over utility-scale battery energy storage projects, including related transmission, substation, and renewable energy infrastructure. This senior role carries full accountability for project delivery across all phases — from proposal through closeout — and requires strong commercial, financial, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Project Details

Projects span utility-scale BESS, transmission, substation, and renewable energy sectors. EPC contract structures include lump sum, EpCM, alliance, and design-build delivery models. Teams are often multi-office and geographically dispersed.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and executive oversight for large EPC projects from pursuit through final closeout.
• Direct and mentor Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineering Managers, and other execution staff.
• Own full project financial performance including revenue recognition, cost control, cash flow, change management, and margin.
• Develop and execute project delivery strategies, staffing plans, and resource management plans.
• Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all project teams and locations.
• Maintain executive-level relationships with clients, major subcontractors, suppliers, and internal leadership.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and project pursuit activities.
• Facilitate resolution of complex commercial, contractual, technical, and regulatory issues.
• Lead project recovery efforts when schedule, cost, or productivity challenges arise.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years of progressive experience managing large EPC projects in utility, power delivery, generation, or energy infrastructure.
• Demonstrated P&L accountability in senior project leadership roles.
• Experience with complex EPC contract structures including lump sum, EpCM, alliance, and design-build.
• Experience with utility-scale BESS, transmission, substation, or generation projects preferred.
• Strong skills in risk management, change management, claims avoidance, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead geographically dispersed, matrixed project teams.

Compensation and Benefits

$185,361–$372,398/year, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, adoption reimbursement, AD&D insurance, and participation in the company's 100% ESOP ownership program.

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