O&M Project Initiation Manager

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

Black & Veatch’s Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Planning and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions.

The Opportunity

The O&M Project Initiation Manager is responsible for overseeing the seamless onboarding and integration of new projects into the remote operations center. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services encompass power generation, storage, transmission, and distribution. This role ensures all baseline deliverables are established and that connectivity required for remote operations and monitoring is successfully implemented to fulfill contractual obligations while maintaining high standards for safety, timeliness, budget compliance, and customer service. Upon project initiation completion, the position facilitates a smooth transition to the portfolio execution project manager. Additionally, this role manages client relationships, supports proposal development, pursues new business opportunities, and leads a diverse team to accomplish project objectives and meet client needs.

While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred locations for this role are Phoenix, Kansas City, Houston, Charlotte, Tampa, Tualatin, Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, Bloomington, and Gaithersburg. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams to initiate project onboarding in accordance with contractual requirements and company policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating remote operations connectivity to project sites.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including engineering, IT, and product support—across multiple projects and clients.
• Ensure safety, cost efficiency, and adherence to project schedules for all baseline initiation activities and deliverables.
• Support designated proposals and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Act as a liaison between the remote operations center, corporate support functions, and execution teams on technical matters related to controls/SCADA integration and site connectivity.

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.