Substation Program Manager - Strategic Growth & Delivery
Black & Veatch, Denver, CO, United States
Opportunity
The Substation Program Manager – Strategic Growth & Delivery will support expansion of our non‑utility substation business; a hybrid leadership position balancing strategic growth initiatives (~50%) with project management execution (~50%). The role will lead 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 will influence 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%)
Substation Growth Initiatives
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 to alleviate supply chain constraints
Identifying potential strategic partnerships aligned with business objectives
Support Artificial Intelligence Substation Tool pilots, including coordination with internal stakeholders and feedback from project execution teams
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, including processes, tools, templates, standards, and playbooks
Identify capability and skill gaps required to successfully deliver substation solutions and collaborate with Operations to address them
Support solution training, succession planning, and maintenance of 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&Es, 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 (e.g., Blueprint, Tempus)
Project & Program Execution (≈50%)
In addition to growth leadership, this role will 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. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary 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 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
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments
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
Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Salary Range
Annual compensation range: $136,164.00 - $242,495.00
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), disability, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and a performance‑based bonus program.
EEO Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply 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.
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The Substation Program Manager – Strategic Growth & Delivery will support expansion of our non‑utility substation business; a hybrid leadership position balancing strategic growth initiatives (~50%) with project management execution (~50%). The role will lead 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 will influence 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%)
Substation Growth Initiatives
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 to alleviate supply chain constraints
Identifying potential strategic partnerships aligned with business objectives
Support Artificial Intelligence Substation Tool pilots, including coordination with internal stakeholders and feedback from project execution teams
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, including processes, tools, templates, standards, and playbooks
Identify capability and skill gaps required to successfully deliver substation solutions and collaborate with Operations to address them
Support solution training, succession planning, and maintenance of 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&Es, 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 (e.g., Blueprint, Tempus)
Project & Program Execution (≈50%)
In addition to growth leadership, this role will 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. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary 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 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
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments
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
Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Salary Range
Annual compensation range: $136,164.00 - $242,495.00
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio includes health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), disability, a robust wellness program, flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, dependent sick time, a company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, B&V Credit Union, and a performance‑based bonus program.
EEO Statement
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies comply 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.
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