General Manager - Transmission & Distribution - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The General Manager – Transmission & Distribution provides executive leadership and oversight for regional operations, fostering a culture focused on safety, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and profitability. The role establishes strategic goals with senior leadership and works with Regional Managers, Project Managers, and operational teams to achieve them. The General Manager is accountable for regional performance, project success, financial results, resource planning, talent development, and client relationships. This leader directs regional Transmission & Distribution operations and helps ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, profitably, and to high quality standards. Responsibilities also include developing people and teams, maintaining client relationships, supporting business growth and preconstruction, managing regional financial performance, visiting project sites, and promoting Michels Power's safety-first culture and values. The position is full-time, requires travel, and may involve direct project management when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field and 10 or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven leadership experience managing Transmission & Distribution construction operations, utility infrastructure projects, or related EPC programs.
Demonstrated success leading regional operations, project portfolios, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong understanding of transmission and distribution construction means and methods, project delivery, resource planning, and risk management.
Financial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasting, cash flow, backlog, profitability, and operational performance.
Experience leading preconstruction efforts, RFP pursuits, estimating collaboration, and strategic planning initiatives.
Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to develop teams, build client relationships, and drive regional growth initiatives.
Willingness to travel as required.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Familiarity with project controls, estimating, and job cost tracking software.
Advanced industry certifications, licenses, or credentials.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee regional Transmission & Distribution operations in alignment with company and divisional objectives.
Establish and execute strategic initiatives with the Regional Vice President and senior leadership team.
Provide leadership and direction to Regional Managers, Project Managers, and operational teams.
Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, profitably, and with strong quality and customer satisfaction.
Help teams resolve complex operational and project challenges, lead troubled-project recovery when needed, and assume direct project management responsibilities when required.
Manage regional personnel and participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, development, performance management, and employee engagement.
Mentor leaders, support professional development and certification opportunities, and attract, develop, and retain talent.
Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain relationships with utility, industrial, renewable energy, and infrastructure clients.
Partner with Business Development to pursue opportunities, expand market presence, and support regional growth.
Represent Michels Power at customer meetings, industry conferences, trade organizations, and networking events.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments relevant to regional operations.
Lead regional preconstruction and RFP pursuits with estimating and operational teams.
Review and support bid strategies, project execution plans, and staffing requirements.
Collaborate with field leadership to plan resources based on current and projected workloads.
Visit project sites to support operations, engage field teams, and reinforce the safety culture.
Oversee regional financial performance, including forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, backlog, revenue projections, and profitability.
Identify operational efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and safety.
Monitor project and regional performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and operational policies and procedures.
Support safety and environmental investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
Partner with Safety, Equipment Operations, Human Resources, Finance, Business Development, and other Michels Family of Companies teams.
Promote Michels Family of Companies culture, values, and commitment to excellence.