Director of Electrical Operations (ECS)

EMCOR Construction Services, Inc.

17h • $165,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Director of Electrical Operations is professional, focused, and competent in all technical and commercial aspects of major electrical construction. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing routine oversight and mentoring of an assigned selection of operating companies. The weekly, monthly, and quarterly routine consists largely of operating company and jobsite visits, reviewing weekly bid reports, monthly WIP’s, and other financial statements. The Director of Operations actively communicates by voice and email up and down the organizational chain about observed risks and opportunities that will keep the business aligned with EMCOR’s core values and mission objectives. The Director of Electrical Operations is expected to demonstrate the EMCOR leader philosophy that – when material problems begin to surface - our executives are “wheels-up” and laser focused until the situation is brought under control.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction or related areas of study; and
• Minimum of 20 years progressive experience in managing and leading both small- and large-scale construction projects. Experience must include:
• Direct P&L responsibilities for operating companies in portfolio
• Responsibilities for multiple operations over a large domestic geographic area;
• Successful oversight of a larger electrical operating company, especially those specializing in high-voltage work (i.e., transmission lines, substations, systems, preventive maintenance and splicing, etc.)
• Oversight of or experience working with publicly traded companies; and
• Proven track record of effectively growing operations while maintaining a commitment to Ethics and Safety
• Must make sound decisions and produce accurate and timely results.
• Must be a hands-on manager.
• Must exhibit confidence in self and others, inspire and motivate team to perform well and effectively influence the actions of others.
• Must monitor and analyze information and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employee and management.
• Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Must demonstrate commitment to company values.

Responsibilities

• Visit operating companies to assess performance and operations, including major projects to build relationships with leadership and coach on project profitability as appropriate (up to 50% travel).
• Ensure CEO is apprised of any high risk scenarios across assigned operating companies
• Provide coaching and mentorship to leaders at assigned operating companies
• Review weekly bid opportunities with an eye toward correct pricing, eliminating undue risk and maximizing opportunity
• Observe operating company WIP meetings, and otherwise carefully reviewing WIPs on a monthly basis and provide feedback to company leadership
• Work with newly acquired entities to ensure timely development and deployment of corporate processes and procedures
• Participate in acquisition and activities to support operation processes
• Review all financial statements, especially cash
• Mentor on topics such as leadership, succession planning, process and procedure, project management, safety, etc.
• Conduct quarterly deep dives and operating company summary narratives for VP of Operations
• Complete and submit expense reports and make own travel arrangements
• Visit ECS segment office periodically to build segment knowledge and relationships, as well as when legal, financial, HR, and IT circumstances are addressed with in-person meetings
• Participate in Peer Group or upcoming Meeting or Conference within EMCOR Construction Services.
• Support CEO with other projects as assigned

Benefits

• We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director