Operations Manager - Emergency Restoration

Job Description

Salary:

If you need assistance with the application process, please notify IB Abels Human Resources Department.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Overview:

A best-in-class electrical contractor is searching for an Operations Manager for our Storm Division (Emergency Restoration). Work with a close-knit, proactive team as you help drive the divisions business goals. This role is responsible for overseeing and supporting assigned General Foreman and supporting project managers on all aspects of operations for a region or specific customer program. This position is also accountable for the safety, quality, and profitability of assigned construction activities and to oversee/support the General Foreman.

Base Location/Travel Requirements:

• Telecommute assignment: Hybrid work environment preferred with flexibility to work from home when appropriate.
• Frequent travel to other offices, job sites, yard locations, trainings and offsite meetings
• Additional customer-related travel may also be required to customer facilities.
  
  

Essential Functions/Duties:

Safety, Quality and Productivity Management:

• Ensure a safe and incident-free workplace.
• Ensure that regional resource loading is consistent with workload / bid expectations.
• Responsible for hiring, right person/right seat, and GWC assessment.
• Oversee and support Construction Managers and General Foreman.
• Ensure equipment assignments / allocations are appropriate for the region or program.
• Perform field audits to monitor field personnel work habits and safety performance.
• Manage multiple projects, programs, and clients.
  
  

Customer Relations

• Pursue and develop future clients and opportunities.
• Be a thought leader for your assigned region, customer, or program.
• Attend leadership and safety meetings as required by assigned customer(s).
• Service the client in a timely and respectful manner; meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Work with owners, engineers and/or subcontractors to resolve project problems.
  
  

Internal/External Communication:

• Perform or assign field reviews/attend pre-bids in support Estimating.
• Provide peer checks of estimates to the Estimating group when available or attend bid reviews prior to submission to the customer.
• Participate or assign in pre-construction meetings prior to the start of construction.
• Attend ongoing project progress meetings and Focus meetings.
• Facilitate process improvement opportunities across the organization and ensure process changes are successfully communicated and measured.
• Maintain clear communications with Ops and Fleet to ensure that equipment is tended to in a timely manner to reduce / eliminate downtime.
  
  

Financial Management:

• P & L responsibility for assigned region, program, and clients.
• Oversee and direct operational activities in conjunction with the local union rules.
• Ensure rented equipment is released in a timely manner.
• Challenge / review / approve equipment and tooling requests.
• Continually review equipment allocations and strive maximize utilization.
• Provide oversight and direction to Operations to manage labor costs and drive operational efficiencies.
  
  

Education, Skills, Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or other related field or comparable equivalent of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of IBEW culture and contracts.
• Minimum of 10 years experience of progressive responsibility in Electrical Construction, including demonstrated ability to lead field employees in core process adherence, execution of large projects (>$10M), and successful interactions with IBEW unions.
  
  

Other:

• Valid driver's license or equivalent.
• Industry relevant certification(s) - PMP, CUSP, PE, or other.
• State or local electrical or contracting license.
  
  

Desired:

• Proficient in MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word and MS Project.
• IBEW membership
  
  

Why Work for IB Abel?

IB Abels over 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core valuesResponsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professionalshape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all company levels to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members, including via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System, Abel University.

What do We Offer?

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness services (including an EAP), incentives, and regular team-building activities
• Equipment necessary to successfully work from home, as appropriate
• A 401(k) with company matching
• Industry memberships and certification programs/career development opportunities, as well as our LMS
• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• A progressive and flexible PTO program that grows as your tenure grows with us!
  
  

It is the policy of I.B. Abel Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.