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Substation Program Manager – Strategic Growth & Delivery Date: Apr 17, 2026 Location: Overland Park, KS, US; Ann Arbor, MI, US; Atlanta, GA, US; Austin, TX, US; Chattanooga, TN, US; Columbus, OH, US; Dallas, TX, US; Houston, TX, US; Orlando, FL, US; Phoenix, AZ, US; Cary, NC, US; San Antonio, TX, US Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies The Opportunity The Substation Program Manager – Strategic Growth & Delivery will support the continued expansion of our non‑utility substation business. This hybrid leadership position balances strategic growth initiatives (~50%) with project management execution (~50%). The role leads initiatives to strengthen our substation solution, improve supply chain strategies, drive innovation (including AI‑enabled tools), and execute complex EPC and services projects for non‑utility clients. The successful candidate influences both near‑term financial performance and long‑term solution scalability while maintaining strong accountability for project delivery, safety, quality, and commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities Solution Growth & Strategic Leadership (≈50%) Lead and support substation supply chain strategy, including identifying and developing key vendor and OEM relationships, streamlining pricing strategies and commercial alignment, evaluating bulk purchasing opportunities, identifying potential strategic partnerships, and supporting AI Substation Tool pilots. Develop and refine substation solution strategy in collaboration with Operations, Business Development, and other Solution Growth Leaders. Support development of project execution plans and cost estimates for large proposed EPC pursuits. Develop business cases for adjacent or emerging substation solutions. Support Operations in establishing and improving solution execution platforms, processes, tools, templates, standards, and playbooks. Identify capability and skill gaps required to deliver substation solutions and collaborate with Operations to address them. Support solution training, succession planning, and maintain accurate SME listings. Thought Leadership & Market Engagement Serve as a technical and solution leader within the substation market. Engage external communities including clients, vendors, and industry partners. Present technical or solution‑focused topics at conferences and industry forums. Contribute to thought leadership through presentations, articles, Q&A, or white papers. Support internal solution training and knowledge sharing. Business Development Support Support BD activities aligned with substation growth strategy. Collaborate with sellers and delivery teams to develop viable, client‑focused solutions. Participate in proactive seller/doer efforts to identify and pursue new work. Collaborate with other Solution Growth Leaders on combined or integrated offerings. Develop and maintain key relationships with OEMs and strategic partners. Maintain professional profiles and skills data in internal systems. Project & Program Execution (≈50%) Function as a Project / Program Manager for select non‑utility substation EPC and services projects. Manage assigned projects from contract execution through closeout and commercial operation. Own project financial performance, including cost control, earned value, and margin protection. Develop and execute project delivery strategies, schedules, and execution plans. Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction to resolve design, schedule, material, and change management issues. Manage project risks, safety, quality, and compliance. Lead commercial recovery and claims management when required. Serve as a key escalation point and advisor on project health for leadership. Apply quality management and control procedures consistently across projects. Management Responsibilities Acts as a project manager overseeing a project team, with team composition varying by project. Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of relevant industry experience including high‑voltage, medium‑voltage, and low‑voltage substations. Experience in multiple phases of project execution. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant degree. PE, P.Eng or equivalent professional license. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. All applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records search). Work Environment/Physical Demands Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days. Typical office environment, construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, work on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation). Requires frequent sitting, walking, talking, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds. Salary Plan PMT: Project Management Job Grade 018 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law. 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