About this Role
Quanta Services is seeking a Director, Business Operations to drive operational execution, cross-functional coordination, and strategic initiatives on behalf of executive leadership. This role sits close to leadership decision-making, translating strategic priorities into structured plans, driving them to execution, and ensuring the right data and analysis are in front of leadership at the right time. The Director, Business Operations operates as a trusted advisor and force multiplier, equally comfortable running a detailed financial or operational analysis and managing a cross-functional initiative to completion.
What You'll Do
- Partner directly with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into structured plans, workstreams, and measurable outcomes;
- Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning multiple departments or operating companies, driving alignment, accountability, and progress against deadlines;
- Build financial models, operational analyses, and business cases to support key decisions, including investment, resourcing, and process changes;
- Prepare executive-level reporting, presentations, and board materials that clearly communicate performance, risk, and recommendations;
- Identify operational inefficiencies and process gaps, and lead the design and implementation of improvements;
- Serve as a central point of coordination between executive leadership and operating company or functional leaders on priority initiatives;
- Manage special projects as assigned by executive leadership, from initial scoping through execution and results reporting;
- Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics, flagging risks and opportunities to leadership proactively; and
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience;
- 8 or more years of progressive experience in business operations, strategy, finance, or a related field, including experience supporting senior executives;
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results without direct authority over all stakeholders;
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to build a business case from scratch;
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leadership or the board;
- Ability to manage multiple complex, concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment; and
- Comfort operating in a large, decentralized, multi-business-unit organization.
Preferred Education and Experience
- MBA or other advanced degree preferred;
- Prior experience in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy preferred;
- Experience within construction, energy, infrastructure, or another operationally intensive industry preferred; and
- Experience supporting M&A due diligence or integration preferred.
Licenses / Certifications
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Travel Requirements
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: 10-20%, driven by leadership and initiative needs
Overnight required: Occasionally
Physical Demands
Stationary Position: Frequently
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching: Seldom
Climb: N/A
Kneel: N/A
Grab: N/A
Bend: N/A
Lift/carry over: Less than 10 LBS
Vision: Constantly
Hearing: Frequently
Working Conditions
Wet or Humid: N/A
Working near or on moving mechanical parts: N/A
Working near or on heavy machinery: N/A
Working in high places: N/A
Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: N/A
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: N/A
Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: N/A
Work with Electricity: N/A
Work with explosives: N/A
Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A
Loud noise conditions (above 87dB): N/A
Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions: Standard office environment
What You'll Get
What You'll Get
- Competitive compensation and benefits package;
- Flexible work options;
- Educational assistance;
- Wellness and Mental Health programs;
- Paid Parental Leave;
- Employee Referral Program;
- Volunteer Time Off;
- Learning and Development Programs; and
- Office Amenities and Perks.
