Director, Operations

About This Role

Directing and monitoring the day-to-day operations of the organization and liaising with executive management to make decisions for operational activities is the core of this role. This position also helps to update and develop policy and set strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President, Operations and other executives in the development and formulation of long- and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives
• Develop project plans and lead project teams to meet the needs of individual customers
• Achieve optimum employee production levels through direct leadership of the organization
• Interface with clients and lead client focused teams to meet operational objectives of the organization
• Direct and monitor department managers in the accomplishment of goals consistent with established policies and safety procedures
• Act as liaison between department management and subordinate levels, as well as executive and department-manager levels
• Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost among various business and operating units
• Lead multi operating unit teams to complete major projects across various service territories
• Develop new client bases and major projects, centered on technical requirements
• Initiate and coordinate major projects
• Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Perform special projects and complete other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
• 10+ years’ experience in Operational Management overseeing/managing major projects in the power delivery industry; ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in transmission, distribution, and substation work
• 5+ years’ experience managing employees
• Ability to manage/supervise other team members effectively
• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
• Strong team building skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Important Details

• Travel: Up to 50%

About the Company

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for its partners' energy infrastructure needs. The company uses in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.