Utility BESS EPC Project Director

The Opportunity

The Integrated BESS Execution Director (Director) provides executive leadership for the development, execution, and growth of integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) solutions serving Technology, Data Center and other mission-critical clients.

This role is responsible for both EPC project execution and professional services delivery, leading projects where BESS assets are integrated into larger microgrid environments supporting critical operations. These projects may include battery energy storage, onsite generation, renewable energy assets, substations, utility interconnections, energy management systems (EMS), microgrid controllers, and data center electrical infrastructure.

In addition to project delivery responsibilities, the Director will establish scalable execution models, contracting strategies, and service offerings tailored to technology-sector clients. The role will help shape how the organization pursues, contracts, delivers, and supports Integrated BESS projects throughout the project lifecycle.

The Director serves as a senior leader responsible for project performance, client satisfaction, commercial success, operational excellence, and strategic growth of the Integrated BESS business.

The Director provides senior leadership across medium to large integrated BESS EPC and services engagements, with accountability for cost, schedule, quality, safety, contractual compliance, client satisfaction, and financial performance. This role coordinates the activities of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, controls, interconnection, and third-party contributors to deliver integrated BESS solutions that support mission-critical client operations.

Key Responsibilities

Business and Portfolio Leadership

• Develop and execute the strategic plan for growing the Integrated BESS business segment.
• Develop and execute strategic planning and business development initiatives focused on technology clients including data center, hyper-scale and mission-critical infrastructure clients.
• Develop execution models that support both EPC and professional services engagements.
• Establish scalable organizational processes that improve efficiency, predictability, and profitability.
• Participate in strategic client planning and account development activities.
• Coordinate with internal business development and account leadership while maintaining primary accountability for execution strategy, project delivery, and commercial performance.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Accountable for portfolio revenue, backlog growth, margin performance, and forecasting accuracy.
• Support proposal development, pricing strategies, and commercial negotiations.
• Review major contract terms, risk profiles, and commercial structures.
• Ensure effective management of change orders, claims, warranty matters, and commercial risks.
• Lead annual budgeting and business planning activities for the Integrated BESS business.

Proposals and Contracting

• Lead development of streamlined commercial models tailored to technology and data center customers.
• Develop proposal structures that improve speed, clarity, and responsiveness during project pursuit.
• Establish standardized Integrated BESS proposal packages, assumptions, and risk frameworks.
• Support contract negotiations and execution planning during proposal development.

Execution Management

• Direct project directors and project managers; ensure coordination with operations such as engineering, procurement, subcontracts, quality, construction management, and commissioning leaders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, and commercial management teams on contract administration and dispute resolution.
• Lead development and execution of project recovery plans when necessary.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance management processes.
• Monitor forecasts, earned value metrics, and financial performance.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead a high-performing integrated execution organization capable of delivering both EPC projects and professional services engagements.
• Recruit, develop, and retain project managers.
• Mentor emerging leaders and establish succession planning strategies.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and client focus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, EPC, power generation, microgrids, or related industries.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary organizations, complex EPC projects, or integrated delivery programs.
• Experience delivering both EPC projects and technical/professional services engagements.
• Experience serving Technology, hyperscale data center, mission-critical, or large commercial/industrial clients.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems, microgrids, onsite generation, renewable integration, substations, utility interconnections, EMS, or microgrid controls.
• Demonstrated ability to develop scalable execution models, proposal structures, contracting strategies, and delivery frameworks.
• Strong commercial, contractual, financial, and risk management acumen.
• Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, controls, and third-party contributors.
• Excellent communication, executive leadership, client management, and organizational development skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 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, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation).  Sitting, walking, talking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, driving, filing, reaching, stooping, crouching, bending, standing for extended periods of time, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds.

Position may require travel to other Black & Veatch's offices, conferences, client's offices and/or project sites up to 50% of the time. When not travelling, this role will be hybrid: 2 days per week remote, 3 days per week in-office out of the designated Black and Veatch office.

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