Operations Manager

Encore Electric, Inc.•Cheyenne, WY

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Industry Expert has pivotal leadership responsibility in the overall success of the program. Overall responsibilities include collaboration with VP of Business Units along with other executives in defining and clarifying the future direction of the program, collaborating with VP of Business Units on the assets and supporting systems necessary for program success, strategy and execution of the overall program goals, overall responsibility for the safety and quality control of the day-to-day operations, including overall customer experience, overall responsible to the human capital of the program, in assuring the core values of the Encore Electric, Inc. are known and implemented for their support, responsible for cross department collaboration in achieving overall Encore Electric, Inc. goals, and responsible for supporting Corporate Support Services efforts in supporting the MV program. This position will ensure all employees are always using safe work practices and must be able to assess each employee’s abilities as well as a detailed understanding of each project scope and schedule. This position is responsible for leading and managing all functions associated to field operations within the business unit.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma
Ten years of experience in a Construction related field
Three years of which should be in a management role
MV estimating experience
MV commissioning experience
Project management experience
Three years documented experience in MV terminations
Certification in NCSCB
Knowledge of the construction process: scheduling manpower, materials, tools and equipment required
Knowledge of Constructability and the construction process
Knowledge of Cost management, forecasting and Cost to Completes
Knowledge of Estimating and estimate reviews
Understanding of instrumentation and controls
Ability to perform Quality Assurance inspections on work performed
Understanding of applications of NERC standards
Familiarity of MV Generators
Understanding of Theory of Operation of Medium Voltage protective devices
Understands Hazards associated with insulating oils and gases
Understanding of Reclosure operations and controls
Familiar with grounding practices including discharging, hanging, grounded switching
Familiar with ground disturbance procedures / permits
Ability to analyze Hi Potential Test on medium voltage cable
Familiar with very low frequency cable testing
Confined Space Trained / Qualified
Knowledge of Substations
Knowledge of MV Switchgear, sectionalizers, pad mount switches and transformers
Knowledge of Underground conduit system installation
Knowledge of Vault installation
Knowledge of Wire pulling
Knowledge of MV Terminations
Knowledge of Control Cabling installation for relays and termination
Knowledge of MV Commissioning including Hi pot testing, tensioning reports, phase rotation and contact voltage testing
Knowledge of Grounding grids and mats installed at specific depths
Knowledge of relay and control schematics
Skill in acting as a self-starter
Skill in working with little supervision
Skill in understanding scope gaps in construction documents
Skill in listening and speaking intelligently
Skill in adapting to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
Skill in managing people and processes
Skill in managing complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
Skill in using communication software
Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, vendors, consultants, management, and employees
Skill in Microsoft office products
Skill in prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs
Skill in identifying and managing risk
Skill in complex problem solving
Ability to adapt to new and changing requirements, environments, and/or information
Ability to manage people and processes
Ability to manage complex projects, breaking them down to their component levels
Ability to identify and manage risk
Ability to conceptually estimate and provide input on demand
Ability to conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods
Ability to think on your feet
Ability to understand when to speak and when not to speak
Ability to be personally detached from ideas (no ego)
Ability to see things from multiple perspectives
Ability to terminate multiple types of MV Cables; 200A load break elbows, 600A T-Body, paddle connections, splices, concentric neutral and tape shield
Knowledge of the construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor, materials and equipment required for installation
Knowledge of Service and Special Projects
Knowledge of Constructability and the construction process
Knowledge of Electrical construction to manage costs
Knowledge of Electrical estimates to review costs
Knowledge of Financial math
Knowledge of Risk Management strategies
Knowledge of Networking
Knowledge of Marketing
Skill in acting as a self-starter
Skill in working with little supervision
Skill in visualizing the constructability of an estimate
Skill in identifying scope gaps in construction documents
Skill in technical writing (Requests for Proposals)
Skill in customer management
Skill in listening
Skill in speaking intelligently
Skill in estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

Nice To Haves

MV estimating experience
MV commissioning experience
Project management experience
Three years documented experience in MV terminations
Certification in NCSCB

Responsibilities

Collaboration with VP of Business Units along with other executives in defining and clarifying the future direction of the program
Collaborating with VP of Business Units on the assets and supporting systems necessary for program success
Strategy and execution of the overall program goals
Overall responsibility for the safety and quality control of the day-to-day operations, including overall customer experience
Overall responsible to the human capital of the program, in assuring the core values of the Encore Electric, Inc. are known and implemented for their support
Responsible for cross department collaboration in achieving overall Encore Electric, Inc. goals
Responsible for supporting Corporate Support Services efforts in supporting the MV program
Ensure all employees are always using safe work practices
Assess each employee’s abilities
Detailed understanding of each project scope and schedule
Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships
Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed
Earn and maintain customer’s trust
Uphold the core values of the organization
Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job
Ensure safe work practices and promote a culture of safety
Oversee all Medium Voltage Operations from estimating through completion of work
Raceway Install and cable pull
Vault installation
Termination of MV cabling
Installation and termination of MV switchgear, equipment, pad mount switches, sectionalizers, and transformers
Safety on the projects and coordinate with safety professionals
Understand and perform wire pull calculations
Review MV gear submittments and coordinate proper rough-in
Recognition of performance, corrective actions, counseling statements and follow up documentation
Interview, hire and separate employees in department
Oversee onboarding within the department
Identify and forecast manpower needs
Provide operational oversight of timesheets and expenses
Provide general oversight of company vehicles, tools and assets
Bring together the most effective teams to provide operational excellence
Drive powerful internal and external customer service
Understand project requirements to drive cost efficiencies and deploy assets (people and material) in the most productive and timely way possible
Strong understanding of construction accounting system, projected costs, budget uploads and overall financials for the operation
Promote and direct a strong collaboration between Preconstruction, Operations, Project Management and Support teams in all areas of the company
Drive organizational development through understanding and utilizing our craftsmen strengths
Seek to understand their development needs and ensure that development happens
Perform job site walks at 30-60-90% complete, provide status, progress and financial reports as required
Ensure compliance and adherence to the organization’s structure, core values, and mission/vision statements
Build a highly efficient, collaborative, and dedicated operational team that effectively partners with other departments to achieve the company’s goals
Ensure Energized Work training is performed within Encore guidelines in coordination with the safety department
Closely monitor direct and indirect costs, making thoughtful adjustments as necessary to achieve the targeted gross profit of the business plan
Develop and document new processes as required to support the business
Work with IT on ongoing software projects relating to Business unit needs
Participate in business and trade organizations in order to keep current on trends and practices
Develop relationships with vendors and clients
Support the Project Managers and Account Managers in reviewing estimates serving as the last look when necessary

Benefits

medical
dental
vision plans
disability
life insurance
employee-matched 401(k)
paid time off (PTO)
employee assistance program that includes counseling, legal, and financial advice
employee referral program
access to technical, safety, personal finance, and leadership training through Encore University
cell phone allowances
short-term incentive program