Real Estate and Workplace Initiatives Manager

Date: Aug 6, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies 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 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 Real Estate & Workplace Initiatives Manager supports the Global Real Estate & Workplace Leader in implementing strategic initiatives across the global real estate and workplace portfolio. This role provides coordination, execution, and operational support, tracks progress and risks, supports stakeholder alignment, and helps drive consistent, measurable outcomes. Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Coordination Support execution of global real estate and workplace initiatives through coordinated workstreams, milestones, deliverables, and integrated schedules. Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to support aligned execution. Maintain governance tools, including project plans, RACI matrices, dependency maps, action registers, and decision logs. Support consistent reporting cadences and templates across workstreams to improve visibility and accountability. Support development of business cases, including scenario comparisons, cost-benefit framing, timeline impacts, and key assumptions. Demonstrate flexibility to step in and support miscellaneous tasks, emerging priorities, and special projects across Real Estate, Workplace, and Facilities as business needs evolve. Change Implementation & Support Support execution of change management activities, including stakeholder coordination, rollout planning, and adoption tracking. Support change impact and readiness assessments by identifying affected groups, operational implications, training needs, and implementation timing. Coordinate development and distribution of change materials, including FAQs, toolkits, guides, and leader‑ready messaging. Workplace Experience & Service Optimization Partner with internal teams and vendors to support consistent implementation and measurement of workplace experience initiatives. Develop and maintain scalable playbooks, templates, and standard operating toolkits for repeatable programs such as moves, office readiness, openings, closures, and workplace rollouts. Skills And Competencies Execution support — planning, tracking, follow-through, and issue management. Stakeholder coordination — ability to influence without authority and support cross‑functional alignment. Communication — concise writing, clear documentation, and effective status reporting. Operational mindset — practical, scalable approach to implementation. Continuous improvement — commitment to standardization, playbooks, and repeatable processes. Discretion and professionalism — trusted support for leadership priorities and sensitive initiatives. Working Relationships Reporting relationship — Global Real Estate & Workplace Leader. Internal partners — Real Estate & Transactions, Facilities, Workplace Interiors, HR, IT, Finance, Security, and business/regional leaders. External partners — brokers, workplace consultants, technology providers, and facilities and move partners, as applicable. Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with workplace analytics and portfolio metrics. Experience supporting workplace and real estate tools such as IWMS, space reservation tools, and ServiceNow workflows. Exposure to change management practices; Prosci/ADKAR familiarity is helpful but not required. Experience with workplace, real estate, or corporate transformations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in real estate, architecture, project management, or related field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience supporting or coordinating cross-functional programs or projects in real estate, workplace, or similar environments. 2+ years supporting organizational change initiatives. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes in ambiguous or fast‑paced settings. Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive‑ready summaries and reporting. Work Environment/Physical Demands 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. Salary Plan ADM: Administrative/Business Job Grade 016 Black & Veatch endeavors to make accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned. 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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