Vice President - Transmission & Distribution - Michels Power, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Harrisburg, NH

About The Position

The Vice President - Transmission & Distribution provides executive leadership for Michels Power's Transmission & Distribution operations throughout the Eastern United States. The role works with the Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and President to establish strategic objectives, drive operational execution, support market expansion, and position the business for continued growth. It combines operational leadership, business development, customer engagement, bidding strategy, organizational development, and financial accountability for a significant geographic region. The Vice President fosters safe, profitable, and sustainable operations and oversees regional teams responsible for overhead transmission, overhead distribution, and substation projects. The role directs regional operations and leaders, reviews project and financial performance, supports major pursuits and bid strategies, develops customer relationships, identifies growth and staffing needs, and allocates resources across regions and projects. It also supports company-wide strategic initiatives, succession planning, and organizational development. Extensive travel throughout the Eastern United States is required and may account for up to 100% of the workweek. Michels Power provides overhead and underground construction services for electric utility systems and fiber networks, including transmission lines, distribution systems, substations, renewable energy facilities, battery energy storage systems, communications systems, foundations, heavy civil infrastructure, and horizontal directional drilling projects. Its project oversight may include planning, scheduling, procurement, construction, quality assurance, commissioning, and closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 15+ years of power utility-related experience with responsibility for at least a geographic region of operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant experience leading overhead transmission, overhead distribution, and/or substation construction operations.
Demonstrated success managing regional operations, business units, or large operational organizations in the utility construction industry.
Project management experience with responsibility for safety, financial performance, customer satisfaction, and operational execution.
Experience reviewing estimates, supporting bid strategies, and participating in transmission, distribution, and substation work pursuits.
Strong customer-development skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain executive-level customer relationships.
Experience identifying growth opportunities, expanding market presence, and supporting regional business development.
Financial acumen including forecasting, operational planning, budgeting, margin management, and business performance analysis.
Experience developing operational strategies and executing long-term business plans.
Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
Strong understanding of utility markets, customer needs, operational risks, and project delivery methodologies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and executive reporting tools.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel extensively throughout the Eastern United States; travel may account for up to 100% of the workweek depending on project, customer, and operational requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous Michels experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee regional transmission and distribution operations throughout the Eastern United States.
Execute the strategic vision established by the Senior Vice President, COO, and President.
Promote a culture of safety, operational excellence, accountability, and profitability.
Direct regional teams in meeting safety, revenue, margin, production, customer satisfaction, and growth objectives.
Develop and execute long-term business plans supporting regional growth and market expansion.
Promote Michels Family of Companies culture, values, and operational standards.
Support customer development, relationship management, qualification efforts, contract pursuits, and bidding activities.
Coordinate assigned regional operations to support company goals and objectives.
Provide executive oversight for overhead transmission, overhead distribution, and substation construction operations.
Lead Directors of Operations, Regional Managers, General Managers, Project Managers, and other operational leaders.
Review project performance, forecasts, margins, revenue, operational metrics, and business indicators.
Analyze costs, financial performance, operational results, and forecasts against established regional objectives.
Support major project pursuits and participate in estimating and bid strategy reviews for transmission, distribution, and substation opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with utilities, electric cooperatives, municipalities, renewable developers, industrial customers, engineering firms, and other stakeholders.
Identify new customers, growth opportunities, geographic expansion strategies, and staffing requirements.
Allocate resources across regions and projects to maximize operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Collaborate with executive leadership to formulate policies, establish long-range goals, and support company-wide strategic initiatives.
Participate in customer presentations, executive meetings, industry events, and business development efforts.
Evaluate emerging market opportunities and position Michels Power for sustained regional growth.
Support succession planning and organizational development initiatives throughout the region.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Lead recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and development initiatives for regional leadership personnel.
Plan, assign, and direct work across multiple regions and operating groups.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development.
Recognize performance, address employee concerns, resolve conflicts, and administer disciplinary actions when needed.
Build, develop, and retain high-performing operational leadership teams.
Foster collaboration among Operations, Estimating, Business Development, Project Management, Safety, and Executive Leadership.
Create a culture of leadership development, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Legal plan
Identity theft protection and monitoring plan
Average investment of $5,000 per employee per year in training and career development