Consultant
TX-Houston
Req#: 20285BR
Date published: 10-Oct-2014
Opportunity: Experienced Hire
Business Line: Management Consulting
Business Plan: CST
Level: 003
The Management Consulting (MC) group supports the Black & Veatch mission of Building a World of Difference by helping our critical human infrastructure clients solve technological, operational and financial challenges. MC collaborates with all Black & Veatch groups to integrate the full range of Black & Veatch capabilities and deliver uniquely effective solutions.
Responsible for data analysis and initial preparation of deliverables to contribute to the completion of an engagement. Works with limited to moderate supervision and/or may lead a small effort or project team.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Consulting Capability: • Ensures individual contributions are aligned with client needs and consistent with overall engagement objectives • Understands and consistently meets client expectations within scope of engagement role by responding promptly and professionally to their inquiries • Applies methods or recognized equivalent as appropriate to meet the specific needs of the client and engagement demands • Conducts situation analysis through client interviews and documents research to determine the business strengths and weaknesses to identify preliminary engagement priorities • May have matrix management responsibilities for resources on a project Industry Knowledge Capability: • Applies detailed knowledge of a distinct area of expertise to produce work products • Develops and presents recommendations and alternatives to the client by leveraging technical or functional knowledge or prior experience in the chosen business area • Uses expertise to integrate findings from research and develops alternative solutions • Presents alternatives and recommendations to client or team • Proactively develops additional knowledge applicable to the area of expertise Project Delivery: • Manages the delivery of at least two stages of an engagement using the assigned methodology • Identifies and assess risks and participates in developing mitigation strategies. Escalates significant issues to appropriate engagement management • Contributes to the development of a project plan for team or sub-engagement • Raises scope change concerns to management based on the contractual terms of the engagement Scope: Billable Hours target established in annual goal setting process. Generally works on 1-4 concurrent projects at a given time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience preferred degrees in business, financial engineering, mathematics, or economics. Master’s Degree preferred. Typically 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Proficient technical knowledge in within the oil or natural gas industry, preferably in LNG markets. Experience engaging in client interactions and sustaining client relationships. Knowledge base Quantitative analytical skills, strong Excel skillset Good general knowledge of customers in the oil and gas industries. Proficiency in one or more aspects of consulting processes. Human relations skills including collaboration and team functions. Understanding of team function and operation in an engagement environment. Ability to operate multiple software packages. Advanced PC literacy. Consultant Competencies: Action Oriented Business Acumen Comfort Around Higher Management Customer Focus Dealing with Ambiguity Interpersonal Savvy Learning on the Fly
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