Vice President, Transmission and DistributionLocation: Multiple LocationsBenefits:Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.
How to Apply:Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
Internal Employee Notice:This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company's Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process. Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers
About The RoleUnited Utility Services is seeking an experienced and strategic
Vice President, Transmission & Distribution to provide executive leadership and operational oversight for transmission and distribution operations.
This position is responsible for driving safe, efficient, and profitable operations while supporting the continued growth of United Utility's power delivery business. The Vice President will provide leadership across operations, including overhead transmission, overhead and underground distribution, and related utility construction activities.
Working closely with executive leadership and operational teams, this position will establish and execute business strategies, strengthen customer relationships, oversee financial and operational performance, support new business opportunities, and develop high-performing teams capable of supporting continued organizational growth.
The successful candidate will bring extensive utility construction experience, strong financial and operational leadership, established industry relationships, and the ability to lead geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for Transmission & Distribution operations across assigned markets.
- Lead operational teams in the safe, efficient, and successful execution of utility construction projects.
- Establish operational goals and strategies aligned with company objectives for safety, quality, revenue, profitability, customer satisfaction, and growth.
- Maintain responsibility for the financial performance of assigned operations, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, margin, cost control, and overall P&L performance.
- Monitor project performance to ensure operational and financial objectives are achieved.
- Develop short- and long-term business plans designed to support sustainable growth and expansion within existing and new markets.
- Partner with executive leadership to establish operational priorities, evaluate opportunities, and allocate resources appropriately across regions and projects.
- Provide leadership and oversight to Directors of Operations, Managers, General Foreman, and other operational leaders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with utility customers and other key industry partners.
- Support business development efforts by identifying prospective customers, new markets, geographic expansion opportunities, and potential strategic partnerships.
- Participate in major project pursuits, customer presentations, estimating reviews, bid strategy discussions, contract evaluations, and negotiations as appropriate.
- Review construction estimates, project forecasts, schedules, financial performance, operational metrics, and other key business indicators.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels and organizational structures are in place to support current operations and future growth.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain qualified operational leadership and key personnel.
- Support leadership development and succession planning across the Transmission & Distribution organization.
- Promote accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and consistent operating practices across regional teams.
- Collaborate effectively with Operations, Project Management, Safety, Estimating, Business Development, Finance, Human Resources, and other functional groups.
- Represent United Utility professionally in customer meetings, industry events, business development activities, and other external engagements.
- Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational and operational objectives.
Safety Leadership- Champion United Utility's commitment to safety and reinforce a culture in which safety is a fundamental responsibility at every level of the organization.
- Ensure established safety policies, procedures, and operational standards are consistently implemented.
- Partner with Safety and Operations leadership to identify and address operational risks and promote continuous improvement.
- Hold leadership teams accountable for maintaining safe work environments and meeting established safety expectations.
Leadership Responsibilities- Lead, develop, and retain high-performing operational leadership teams across multiple geographic markets.
- Establish clear expectations, goals, and accountability for operational leaders.
- Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to strengthen organizational capability.
- Participate in the selection, onboarding, development, and succession planning of key leadership personnel.
- Promote collaboration across operations and functional departments.
- Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience within electric utility construction, power delivery, or a closely related industry.
- Significant leadership experience with responsibility for regional operations, business units, or similarly complex operational organizations.
- Demonstrated experience within transmission and/or distribution construction, with strong knowledge of overhead utility operations.
- Proven experience managing operational and financial performance, including P&L responsibility, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, revenue, and margin management.
- Demonstrated success leading large or geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience overseeing complex utility construction projects from planning through execution and completion.
- Strong understanding of project management, estimating, scheduling, resource planning, and operational risk management.
- Experience supporting business development, bidding, estimating, contract pursuits, and customer relationship management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain senior-level relationships with utility customers and industry partners.
- Strong understanding of utility construction markets, customer requirements, and project delivery methodologies.
- Proven ability to develop and execute operational strategies and long-term business plans.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with field leadership, customers, senior executives, and other key stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business reporting tools.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively based on business and operational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications- Executive or senior operational leadership experience within a large utility construction organization.
- Experience overseeing overhead transmission, overhead distribution, underground distribution, and/or substation construction.
- Experience with multi-state or multi-region utility operations.
- Established relationships within the electric utility industry.
- Demonstrated success expanding operations into new customers, geographic markets, or service areas.
- Experience leading organizations through periods of significant growth or operational expansion.
Work Environment and Physical RequirementsThis position operates in both professional office and field environments. The role requires regular interaction with operational teams, customers, project locations, and executive leadership.
The employee must be able to travel extensively, including regular visits to project sites and operational locations. The position may require extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, and the occasional lifting or carrying of materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Application Deadline:This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.
Important Information:Applicants may be asked:
"Are you currently employed by the Company?"
For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms. Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com 
