Henkels & McCoy West · 1 week ago
Director of Operations
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $220K/yr
15+ years expHenkels & McCoy West is a leading contractor in the infrastructure sector, focusing on power, oil & gas pipeline, and communications industries. The Director of Operations will provide senior leadership to ensure safety, financial, customer, and operational goals are met while managing resources and driving business development efforts.
Construction
Hiring Manager
Chris S.
Responsibilities
Reports to the Vice President of Operations with the development of the strategic direction of the business units assigned to the position
Establish and manage the goals and objectives for accomplishing projects and utility program work
Ensure proper utilization of personnel and equipment
Delegate functional activities to subordinates and establish supervisory schedules and responsibilities
Host regular meetings with business unit leadership and staff to communicate goals and performance
Participate in proposal and contract development, negotiations, and alliance meetings
Evaluate bids for conformity with contract requirements and specifications and make recommendations
Review bids in compliance with company requirements
Assist with the development of performance and labor strategies to compete in new and existing markets
Working with field leadership and labor relations, assisting with labor negotiations and grievance management for the business units
Prepare project status reports and provide regular updates directly to senior management
Ensure all company, customer, and project policies, procedure standards, safety programs, etc., are adhered to join while delivering work or services
Provide input and direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required
Assess competency and development requirements for direct reports. Provide mentoring and skills transfer to key LOB management staff. Proactively mentor employees for personal, career and company growth
Perform annual performance evaluations
Initiate disciplinary action, if required
Communicate safety goals and plans to the Line of Business management for implementation
Assure all necessary qualifications and certifications are current, by the employee, and by customer
Assist with the development and implementation of the LOB Safety Action Plan
Communicate safety goals and plans to operational personnel for implementation
Ensure safety is operationalized/integrated into all work, constantly driving to make sure that best practices are identified and shared
Engage in market business development and sales activities, both individually and in conjunction with company personnel. Identify potential demand for H&M West services and drive to meet the demand. Support company business development pursuits
Manage relationships with existing customers, alliance partners, and leverage them to acquire potential 'new customers' within the business units’ area
Adhere to performance goals, operations reviews, and project reviews, including formal auditing processes such as project QA plans, PM requirements, pre-plans, project plans, and post-job reviews
Assess equipment requirements for your operations. Participate in annual equipment budget maintenance programs and disposition of assets
Oversee financial forecasting and business plans for your operations and prepare written reports for quarterly and annual business review meetings
Continuously manage financial performance against set budgets/plans for your operations
Where necessary, ensure delivery of project deliverables, negotiate change orders, and handle escalated billing and invoicing issues
Lead others in managing fiscal accountability through the normal operational implementation of work or services
Responsible for accuracy of H&M West financial reporting for your operations
Actively participate in the claims management process in partnership with the company claims managers and safety managers
Qualification
Required
15 years or more experience in utilities construction and program work (i.e. transmission, T&D, substation)
10 years or more in operations/management capacity required
Proven experience launching major power overhead distribution MSAs (transmission, T&D, substation)
SoCal business acumen as it relates to the utilities industry (industry, contractors, competitors, customers)
Proven track record of sales, development of successful business proposals, awarded and completed projects required
Must have a proven track record of strong safety and project profitability results
Exceptional ability to maintain and develop relationships within cross-functional departments, suppliers and management teams
Extensive experience in managing resources in a matrixed organization
Skill in using a broad range of communication methods (verbal, written, formal presentations) to shape and advance management initiatives, and build alliances and partnerships, analyzing policy issues to form solid recommendations
Demonstrated experience in a senior management role and managing projects, ad hoc analysis, and reporting; asset planning and managing operating budgets for large scale asset projects and/or units
Experience leading an organization through a department implementation and integration or change process; planning and managing operating budgets and capital budgets for large scale projects and/or units; developing and monitoring strategic and operating plans, and the associated financial and management models and budgets; managing department projects and ad hoc analysis and reporting
Demonstrated experience in utility construction operations, prioritization of resources, and on demand response
Ability to travel 20% of the time
Preferred
BS in a related field is preferred or the equivalent in directly related experience is a plus
Experience with Tech Services, UG, and OH distribution work is a PLUS
Certifications or additional education in Construction Management, Contracts Management and/or Project Management is highly desired
Benefits
401(k) Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Paid time off (Flex plan)
Company
Henkels & McCoy West
Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western U.S.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase