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Position DescriptionThe
Operations Director is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and development of the assigned region within ElectriCom's Regional Midwest operations and would ideally be based in Arkansas, Tennessee, Oklahoma or Louisiana. The successful candidate will be committed to employee safety, financial performance, and building strong customer relationships through business development and effective leadership. This role also includes fiscal oversight of construction project services within the region.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Develop and maintain a strong regional presence through customer relationships and consistent project performance year over year.
- Manage customer relations by building relationships, promoting brand awareness, and expanding the customer base through both bid work and negotiated opportunities.
- Provide leadership in directing and managing construction activities within the assigned region for a utility construction contractor.
- Build and develop an internal team capable of supporting up to $20M in annual revenue while expanding the regional footprint and maintaining budget targets.
- Approve all expenditures and ensure proper control and maintenance of the operating budget as defined in project estimates.
- Review project trends and financial data in partnership with the financial business analyst to assess performance and develop action plans to address challenges.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key personnel in utility sectors including telecommunications, natural gas, electrical, and right-of-way services.
- Champion ElectriCom's safety culture and serve as the regional safety leader for construction teams and individual employees.
- Listen to customer needs and propose effective solutions to address issues and support project success.
- Communicate technical aspects of projects clearly and concisely to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain transparency and diligence in working with central office functions such as contracts, payroll, and administration.
COMPANY BENEFITSWe Invest In You - your career, your success, and your future. At ElectriCom, people are our greatest strength. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, your well-being, and your long-term financial security.
Your Career- Certified Apprentice Programs
- Focused Construction Training
- Opportunities for advancement and skill development
Your Success- 401(k) with Company Match up to 6%
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, including a $0-cost health benefit plan option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions & Match
Your Well-Being- Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company-Paid Virtual Doctor Service (Teladoc)
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability after 3 years of employment
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Your Work-Life Balance- Paid Vacation (PTO) plus Paid Holidays
- Bi-weekly Pay
Position Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
- 10-15+ years of telecommunications construction experience, including data networking.
- Strong understanding of project management concepts and the ability to collaborate effectively with project management teams.
- Excellent managerial, administrative, and analytical skills.
- Proven experience in business development within the telecommunications sector.
- Proficiency with data management systems (e.g., Power BI).
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
- Advanced knowledge of public right-of-way requirements and ISP/OSP Fiber Optic Plant deployments, including Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).
