Mergers & Acquisitions Director

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Black & Veatch
Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction firm shaping water, energy & infrastructure projects.
Lead end‑to‑end M&A strategy, transactions, and integration for Black & Veatch.
6 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Overland Park, KS
Hybrid
Company Size
12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction services
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Power Delivery
Fuels
Power Generation
Water Solutions
Communications
Renewable Energy
Smart Grids
Digital Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
m&a modeling
deal teams
process design
tool library
metrics
stakeholder management
  • Plays an active role in development of others; serves as mentor or coach to one or more other professionals
  • Support continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with these efforts.
  • Align talent resources to assess culture fit and gaps between Black & Veatch and target organizations.
  • Establish metrics to measure effectiveness of M&A processes and integration success, including incremental EBITDA.
  • Assemble deal teams to support the full lifecycle of merger, acquisition, divestiture transactions. It is possible that 1-2 deal teams may be active at any time.
  • Build presentations, briefs, business cases to support recommendations and present to Black & Veatch executive team and Board of Directors
  • Interface with external partners including investment bankers and lenders.
  • Establish and document procedures for sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, negotiation, transaction support and integration in line with risk management practices.
  • Work with subject matter experts to build library of tools and templates for use in merger, acquisition, divestiture transactions. Examples include financial modeling, terms and conditions, integration workplans.
  • Establish process to receive & disposition inbound leads from internal / external sources.
  • Work with strategy and business leaders to identify opportunities for inorganic growth. Examples may include opportunities for geographic expansion, product/service adjacencies, disruptive technologies and/or business models.
What you bring
15+ years
bachelor's
m&a
project management
six sigma
investment banking
  • 15+ years’ work experience in banking, financial services, management consulting, strategic planning, corporate development
  • Bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience
  • Experience leading or participating in mergers, acquisitions, vendor management and/or partnering programs that have contributed to professional development, improved financial performance, and/or market growth
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and work collaboratively with stakeholders inside and outside of Black & Veatch
  • Strong project management capabilities, including professional certification in project delivery methodology, examples include Lean, Six Sigma, PMI, Organizational Effectiveness
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate with a large group of professionals
  • 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.
  • Experience in investment banking, private equity, and/or venture capital
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • visa sponsorship not available.
Security clearance
  • applicants must complete pre‑employment onboarding, including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
Company
Overview
1915
Year Founded
A century-old firm with a rich history.
$4.735B Revenue
2023 Annual Revenue
Generated $4.735 billion in revenue in 2023, solidifying its position as a top design firm.
100% Employee-Owned
Ownership Structure
Unique among firms of its size, ensuring a long-term focus and shared success.
100+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across six continents, showcasing vast global reach.
  • Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, it delivers multi‑billion‑dollar projects in energy, water, communications and industrial sectors.
  • The company’s portfolio spans landmark work—from power plants and water treatment systems to hydrogen and LNG facilities.
  • It handles full lifecycle services: from strategic advisory and engineering through procurement, construction and operations.
  • Its history features many firsts: early U.S. water and power infrastructure, the first U.S. hydrogen conversion project, and biosafety labs overseas.
Culture + Values
  • We create long-term value for our clients, communities and employees.
  • We embrace diversity, respect individual differences and believe in the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
  • We act with integrity and deliver on our promises.
  • We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
  • We build and maintain strong relationships through trust and accountability.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by this year.
  • Helps clients design and implement sustainable infrastructure that reduces environmental impacts.
  • Focuses on renewable energy solutions, including solar, wind, and energy storage.
  • Supports environmental stewardship in communities through responsible project planning and execution.
  • Enhances internal sustainability programs, such as reducing energy consumption and waste.
Inclusion & Diversity
23% Workforce
Gender Diversity Overview
This figure highlights the proportion of women in the workforce, showcasing progress toward gender representation goals.
  • Creating an inclusive environment for all backgrounds.
  • Commitment to improving leadership diversity with specific goals.
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