Director of Operations - Transmission & Distribution - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Pembroke, NH

About The Position

The Director of Operations – Transmission & Distribution provides leadership and oversight for divisional operations, creating an environment focused on safe, efficient, and profitable execution. Working closely with the Vice President, the Director helps establish strategic goals and directs regional teams in carrying out priorities across the business. The role maintains visibility into safety, revenue, margin, production, workforce, and financial performance while supporting leaders responsible for day-to-day construction operations. The Director evaluates operating and financial results, allocates resources, addresses business and project challenges, and works with executive leadership on decisions that support Michels Power’s continued success. The position requires significant overhead electric transmission and distribution construction experience, regional-level operations leadership, and the ability to translate business objectives into field results. Travel is required and may account for up to 100% of the workweek, including extended-duration travel. Michels Power, Inc. delivers overhead and underground construction services for electric utility systems from 69 kV to 765 kV and fiber networks. Its work includes transmission lines, distribution systems, electrical substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems, communication systems, structure foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling projects. The company provides project oversight from planning and scheduling through procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and closeout, and is part of the Michels Family of Companies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of power utility-related experience, including responsibility for at least a geographic region of operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant experience in overhead electric transmission and distribution construction.
Project management experience.
Demonstrated experience leading regional operations, multiple project teams, or a significant construction portfolio.
Strong understanding of overhead transmission and distribution construction operations, field execution, workforce planning, and resource management.
Experience evaluating financial and operational performance, including revenue, margin, cost, forecasts, and production.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold operational leaders accountable.
Strong decision-making, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with field leadership, project management, customers, and executive leadership.
Valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles that may be driven and an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels review team.
Ability to travel as required, potentially for extended durations and up to 100% of the workweek.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee Transmission & Distribution operations in alignment with divisional and company objectives.
Work with the Vice President to establish strategic goals and translate them into operational priorities.
Provide leadership and direction to Regional Managers, Project Managers, and operational teams.
Manage operations to meet safety, revenue, margin, production, and performance goals.
Maintain visibility across the project portfolio and help address operational, staffing, and execution challenges.
Support managers in leading teams, evaluating performance, and implementing effective work methods.
Make decisions about operational priorities and resource allocation across the business.
Promote company policies, the Michels Family of Companies culture, and core values.
Lead, mentor, and develop managers responsible for project and regional operations.
Set clear expectations and reinforce accountability throughout the organization.
Support recruiting, employee development, succession planning, and retention of key operational talent.
Evaluate organizational and workforce needs based on current operations and anticipated workload.
Build collaborative teams that support sound decision-making and continuous improvement.
Partner with Michels Power leaders to ensure teams have the resources and support needed for successful execution.
Provide leadership and oversight for divisional financial and operational performance.
Review activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to evaluate progress toward goals.
Facilitate monthly financial reviews with Project Managers, Regional Managers, and General Managers.
Review revenue, margin, production, forecasts, and other business performance measures.
Prepare and communicate monthly financial information to executive leadership.
Identify operating trends and work with leaders to address performance issues and improve results.
Support budgeting and resource allocation decisions that enable safe and profitable operations.
Maintain visibility into major projects and work with project leadership to address execution challenges.
Collaborate with project and field leadership to evaluate manpower, equipment, scheduling, and other operational requirements.
Plan for current and future workloads to ensure appropriate divisional resources are available.
Address issues affecting project delivery, production, cost, schedule, and customer expectations across operational functions.
Visit project locations regularly to maintain visibility into field operations and support project and field leadership.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with electric utility customers and industry partners.
Support business development and growth by advising on opportunities, resources, and execution capability.
Participate in customer discussions and help resolve significant operational or project issues.
Work with leadership to evaluate market opportunities and the resources needed to support sustainable growth.
Promote a strong health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) culture for employees, customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
Ensure operations comply with applicable HSEQ policies, procedures, regulations, and continuous improvement objectives.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and risks, and ensure unsafe or nonconforming conditions are addressed.
Reinforce that safe execution is every employee’s responsibility, regardless of position.
Partner with Safety, Quality, Human Resources, Finance, Equipment Operations, and other Michels Family of Companies teams.