Operations Manager

MYR Group•Alvarado, TX

About The Position

The primary focus of the Operations Manager is to oversee business operations by providing effective methods of day-to-day operations, maintain and develop client relationships, estimate work, and recruit/develop personnel for ongoing and future projects. Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow? Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience (10+ years' in a leadership role within the construction or utilities industry)
Strong commitment to safety and the ability to develop a solid safety culture with subordinates
Excellent salesmanship and communication skills to include written and verbal
Strong leadership and team building skills

Responsibilities

Ensure organizational safety expectations are met by all employees
Monitor the financial performance and production of projects
Ensure contractual compliance for current and future projects
Develop, strengthen, and maintain long lasting client relationships
Pursue business growth opportunities
Advise staff of company policy expectations
Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff; act as a mentor
Coordinate employee performance reviews
Facilitate and enforce company policies and procedures
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical
Basic Vision
Regenexx
Teledoc
Hearing
Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days
10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday)
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting
Annual profit-sharing potential
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!)
Company-paid short and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment
Company-paid business travel accident insurance
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents