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Job overview
The Construction Associate supports construction activities through assignments in project controls, field operations, safety, quality, procurement, and startup. The role may be based at a designated office or field project site, with the location determined closer to the start date. The associate develops spreadsheets, analyzes and communicates results, and may travel or relocate to project sites.
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Full job description
Construction Associate
Date: Nov 3, 2026
Location:
Field Assignment, KS, 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 : 117847
Opportunity Type : College full time
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
As a Construction Associate, you will be accountable for performing various assignments relating to all groups supporting construction activities. This position builds spreadsheets, analyzes trends, communicates information to site staff/departments, travels to construction sites, and performs other general work for construction departments or works in the field directly for the project assisting in all any areas of field operations.
Work Environment
This position will be located either at a designated office location orfield project site . Office or project location is determined closer to the candidates start date. Must be willing to relocate for the job role. Must have reliable transportation.
Key Responsibilities
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Assists with project controls activities including tracking cost and developing schedules
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Develops spreadsheets as requested . Assists field staff in any areas of operation (facilitators, inspectors, project controls, safety, etc ) . Assists with construction estimates . Assists in pre-planning safetyandhealth activities
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Audits construction activities for compliance with company and project safetyandhealth requirements
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Assists in execution of safetyandhealth program elements for their respective field . Performs shop inspections with the quality group
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Reviews codes and requirements
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May work with material applications . Assists procurement with logistics activities, packaging subcontracts for construction projects, and working with site materials management.
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Assists startup in the home office with proposal preparation, commodity evaluations, and spreadsheet tools development . Assists startup in the field with progress tracking, cost evaluations, turnover package development, system walkdowns, and punch list maintenance.
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Performs various other assignments at the request of construction management . Analyzes and communicates results of designated assignments . Individual contributor with no subordinates
Minimum Qualifications
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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.
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Must have Constructiondegree from either a recognized ABET accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing
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Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
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All applicants must have work authorization and will not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa
Preferred Qualifications
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BS in Construction Science, Engineering, or Management preferred, or relevant experience
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Some field experience strongly preferred
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Preferred Skills: . Analytical skills . Multi-tasking skills . Communications skills, both written and oral . Initiative . Self starter, highly motivated . Attention to detail . Interpersonal skills . Mathematical skills . Problem solving skills . Computer skills . Basic understanding of construction principles
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Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
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Intermittent travel to project sites
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Short-term and long-term relocation to project sites and regional offices
Certifications
OSHA 10 hour
Salary Plan
CNS: Construction Services
Job Grade
002
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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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,941 open Project Controls jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Kansas median$94–154K/yr34 salary ranges
- US median$29–38/hr70 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 59 open Project Controls jobs in Kansas and 2,941 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kansas
- CDM Smith19 open
- Kiewit16 open
- Black & Veatch (this employer)8 open
- Experience
- Project Controls postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 8 years (2,652 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 773 of the 2,941 open Project Controls jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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