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Business Excellence Manager

Date:  May 27, 2026
Location: 

Overland Park, KS, US Houston, TX, US Denver, CO, US New York, NY, 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

Req Id : 115137

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : Yes

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

 

Why Black & 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 one.

 

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 Opportunity

The Business Management Lead is critical to evolve the support for and accelerate growth of the Infrastructure Advisory organization at Black & Veatch. Infrastructure Advisory has made significant progress since the introduction of our operating model and has a tremendous opportunity to establish rigorous operating practices and controls to enable sustained perpetual growth. This role will have the opportunity to provide leadership to help establish a strong foundation by designing fit-for-purpose business management capabilities, adapting from enterprise standards, and operating rhythms to enabled disciplined portfolio management bolstered by business analytics, execution controls, and operational governance to enable IA leadership to effectively oversee our business with data-driven insights. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Management:  
    • Establish and own portfolio management capabilities in collaboration with Finance, Chief of Staff and Solution Leaders. Oversee monitoring and tracking of portfolio health by conducting regular analysis, audits and portfolio reviews to enable IA leaders with data-driven insights to strategically prioritize commercial and delivery excellence opportunities. 
    • In collaboration with the Pursuits Lead, help IA leaders profile and prioritize opportunities based on client and profitability attributes, defined solution level margin and risk levels, and other key criteria to proactively mitigate financial erosion. 
  • Execution Controls & Quality Management: 
    • Lead ideation, development and execution of suitable controls, processes, and solutions to enable commercial, delivery and operating excellence including project execution controls and at-risk tracking. 
    • Implement tiered project risk review framework and oversee project risk reviews, execution controls, and tracking of financial erosion. 
    • Responsible for development and application of Quality Management Standards and relevant quality documentation for sector and solution reporting purposes.  
  • Business Management and Reporting:  
    • Lead business analytics, portfolio insights, and executive reporting for the IA leadership team in collaboration with Finance & Chief of Staff 
    • Lead IA business management strategy and help establish an effective operating rhythm to oversee the business with increased confidence 
    • Development, adoption and maintenance of internal tools to support IA business management & governance workflows 
    • Support Chief of Staff in business management and reporting efforts, and serve as the liaison of internal continuous improvement and growth initiatives. 
  • Long Range Planning & Resource Management: 
    • Partner with Finance, HR and IA Delivery Resource Management to support budgeting, overhead planning, long-range workforce planning, and resource forecasting 
    • In collaboration with IA Delivery Resource Management, track resource utilization and support resource optimization opportunities across the organization. 

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • 10+ years of business management, finance, operations, or consulting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree required 
  • Ability to operate effectively in large, matrixed organizations
  • Master’s degree or MBA preferred
  • Experience in portfolio and financial management 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. 8+ years related experience in business operations, strategy, HR, or finance.  
 

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.

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state or jurisdiction and reflect the applicable office location(s) within each. Final compensation is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal alignment, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

  • State of Colorado:  Low - $116,655    High - $194,535
  • State of New York:  Low - $132,563    High - 221,063

Certifications

Certifications related to finance, operations, or business management preferred. 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Action oriented
Plans and aligns
Drives results
Strategic mindset
Ensures accountability
Manages ambiguity

Salary Plan

GMT: General Management

Job Grade

017

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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.

 

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

 

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

 

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.

 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.


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