Operations Manager

Henkels & McCoy (H&M) is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, H&M adapts nearly a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M has been recognized with an E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

• Implementation - Safety, Quality, Productivity.
• Day to day operations and oversight of operations staff.
• Technical guidance to project teams and field leadership.
• Lead or participate in Incident Investigations.
• Performance Reviews for Operations staff.
• Pre-job visits as necessary. Assist estimators with bids. Prepare bids or proposals when necessary.
• Ensure field tracking and administrative processes are implemented, reported and followed accurately and timely. Includes QA / QC processes and documentation.
• Manage purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Train Construction Managers and field Supervisors on administrative process as required.
• Monitor performance metrics for operating unit – production, man-hours, accidents and incidents. Review weekly productivity of crews and adjust as necessary. Provide work progress reports as necessary. Develop corrective action plans when required.
• Participate in monthly Customer program meetings. Regular customer contact and engagement at every level possible. Client networking.
• Ensure the safe proper use and application of Company equipment and tooling. Ensure proper equipment is procured for projects. Manage tool supervisor and staff.
• Maintain good working relationships with IBEW locals throughout the Region with regards to hiring, retraining, and termination of craft workers. Assist in Union Negotiations when possible.

• The Operations Manager must have at least 15 years of supervisor and management experience in the Telecommunications construction business.
• Formal training in management, supervision, and administration is required.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience in the Telecommunications industry with demonstrated knowledge of aerial and underground construction.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to travel 85% of the time.

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.