Director, Operations

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group

$200K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Minnesota, US
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; relevant experience may be substituted
  • 10+ years of experience in Operational Management in the power delivery industry, focusing on major projects
  • 5+ years of experience managing employees
  • Proven knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment in transmission, distribution, and substation work
  • Strong skills in problem-solving, team building, organizational, and communication.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in long- and short-range planning and policy development with the VP of Operations
  • Develop and lead project plans to satisfy customer needs
  • Achieve production goals through effective leadership
  • Interface with clients to meet operational objectives
  • Direct department managers towards achieving established goals
  • Act as a liaison between various management levels
  • Recommend and implement changes for improved productivity and cost reduction
  • Lead teams across operating units on major projects
  • Develop new client bases and lead major projects focused on technical requirements
  • Coordinate and initiate significant projects
  • Adhere to internal procedures and standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity for travel up to 50% of the time
  • Dynamic and impactful leadership role
  • Engagement with high-level strategic planning
  • Collaboration within a diverse team of professionals
  • Role influences operational success across multiple service territories
Full Job Description
About this Role

The Director, Operations at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization and liaising with executive management to make decisions for operational activities. This position is also responsible for helping to update and develop policy and set strategic goals.

What Youll Do
  • Assists the Vice President, Operations and other executives in the development and formulation of long- and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives
  • Develops project plans and leads project teams to meet the needs of individual customers
  • Achieves optimum employee production levels through direct leadership of the organization
  • Interfaces with clients and leads client focused teams to meet operational objectives of the organization
  • Directs and monitors department managers in the accomplishment of goals consistent with established policies and safety procedures
  • Acts as liaison between department management and subordinate levels, as well as executive and department-manager levels
  • Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost among various business and operating units
  • Leads multi operating unit teams to complete major projects across various service territories
  • Develops new client bases and major projects, centered on technical requirements
  • Initiates and coordinates major projects
  • Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
  • Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned
What Youll Bring

Required Experience and Education

  • Bachelors 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

Skills

  • 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)

Travel Requirements

  • Travel: Yes
  • Percent of Time: Up to 50%
Compensation RangeThe anticipated compensation for this position is USD $200,000.00/Yr. - USD $250,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

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