BV Ops AI, Automation

BV Ops AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location:

Overland Park, KS, US Greenwood Village, CO, US Dallas, TX, US Phoenix, AZ, US Cary, NC, US Ann Arbor, MI, US Orlando, FL, US Houston, TX, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Company :

Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 117407

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Why Black & Veatch?

At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.

We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.

You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands‑on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.

Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee‑owned company, employees share in the long‑term success we build together.

With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.

The Opportunity

The BV Op's AI, Automation & Data Strategy Leader is responsible for defining and advancing enterprise‑wide AI, automation, and data strategy for BV Operations. This role develops and coordinates strategies for AI, automation, and workflow optimization that improve productivity, quality, predictability, knowledge reuse, and business value across Engineering & Development Services, Construction, Supply Chain, Project Controls, Resource Optimization, Quality, Safety, and other Operations functions.

The role serves as the strategic bridge between BV Operations priorities, Business Technology Services (BTS), Digital & Information Technology (D&IT), Solution and Sector leadership, and Operations functional leaders. The position prioritizes high‑value opportunities, establishes responsible AI and data governance, guides development and deployment, and enables scalable adoption with human oversight, security, data integrity, and measurable value realization.

Key Responsibilities

AI, Automation & Data Strategy

• Develop and maintain the BV Operations AI, automation, and data strategy, roadmaps, investment themes, and success measures aligned with business priorities.
• Evaluate emerging capabilities and translate technology and data trends into practical, high-value Operations opportunities.

Responsible AI & Data Governance and Standards

• Establish governance, standards, decision rights, and risk‑based reviews for AI, automation, and data, including quality, ownership, access, and lifecycle requirements.
• Partner with D&IT, Enterprise Evolution, Legal, Risk, Security, Enterprise Data Management, and others to align with enterprise requirements and ensure security, auditability, validation, data integrity, and professional accountability.

Opportunity & Portfolio Direction

• Lead prioritization of AI, automation, and data opportunities based on strategic alignment, value, feasibility, risk, scalability, and workforce impact.
• Develop strategic recommendations and business cases with the Innovation Portfolio Manager and initiative sponsors.

Development & Scaling Partnerships

• Partner with BTS and D&IT to turn approved use cases and data priorities into pilots, products, platforms, integrations, and scalable capabilities.
• Coordinate with functional leaders and external partners to accelerate reuse, interoperability, connected data, and Operations value.

Adoption, Value & Leadership

• Champion responsible adoption, workforce readiness, data stewardship, and human accountability with adoption and change leaders.
• Define value measures and advise executives on AI, automation, and data investments and roadmaps.
• Build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and influence outcomes without relying solely on direct authority.

Management Responsibilities

Acts in capacity of a "lead person." Does not have management responsibility for the people to whom they provide work direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Management experience strongly preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of applicable experience , preferably in EPC, engineering, construction, procurem