EDS Training Leader
Overland Park, KS, US
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 : 115477
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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
As the BV Ops Engineering & Development Services (EDS) Training Leader, you will manage the EDS training program and approach that will support the goal of effectively leveraging EDS staff capabilities across all disciplines, Solutions and delivery methods. This includes program management of the implementation of the EDS Training Program across the Solutions, Resources, and Engineering Excellence functional groups in EDS.
The Team
Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Management of EDS Training Program, coordinating and driving actions with appropriate stakeholders to achieve objectives
- Review/refresh the EDS Training approach and develop EDS training program plan and budget aligned with BV strategy, KFAs, Solution growth areas, and discipline knowledge gaps
- Align EDS training program with Co/lab, HR, D&IT, and other functional groups and with other BV training programs (BVOps, Corporate, etc.)
- Prioritize training activities in accordance with the EDS training program and drive accountability across EDS Solution Leaders, Engineering Excellence Leaders, and Resource Leaders.
- Drive and manage completion of training development, including budget adherence
- Ensuring accountability of EDS leaders to identify resources in support of content creation and delivery of training
- Develop and manage metrics for tracking progress and effectiveness of both the delivery and content of training programs
- Drive joint accountability for project execution and safety performance globally
- Manage EDS training program budget, schedule, and documentation of training
- Provide status reports and updates of EDS training development, delivery, effectiveness, and budget
- Recalibrate Training Program as needed due to shifts in market conditions per direction of leadership
- Dissemination of best practices, including use of AI for training development
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience working in an engineering or construction company in a project execution or support role
- Experience coordinating training content between related disciplines and functional areas, including corporate functions
- Experience with multiple training delivery technologies and methods (face-to-face, virtual, on-demand, etc.)
- Industry knowledge relevant to BV markets
- Experience managing training credentials (PDH, CEU, etc.)
- Experience Managing the efforts of cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
- Ability to optimize resources to expand capacity
- Ability to influence outcomes
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience
- Experience in managing and delivering technical training modules and programs
- 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.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Typical office environment
- Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
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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.
Nearest Major Market: Olathe
Nearest Secondary Market: Kansas City
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Engineer, Engineering