Public Works Construction Department Manager

Public Works Construction Department Manager (Internal title: Transportation Department SBU Leader)

Date: 2/12/2025

Background:

To identify the right candidate for this key leadership role, the Choosing Winners™ System will be utilized. During the initial brainstorming phase, DEFINE, the team considered three criteria for this search: WHO (behaviors, values, characteristics, traits); WHAT (duties, responsibilities, performance expectations); and TICKET (experience, education/training, skills). This profile is divided into four sections: Who, What, overall Performance Expectations, and the Ticket.

PART ONE: WHO

The Who defines the behaviors, characteristics, traits, and values desired in the new leader. It is expected that the new leader will accept, embrace and apply the Company’s Core values:

1. "Do the right thing, even when no one is looking"

2. "Be respectful"

3. "Composure under fire"

4. "Give a Rip, Show you care"

5. "Got some Fire in the belly"

THE NARRATIVE:

Mill Plain Electric’s Transportation SBU (Strategic Business Unit) Leader is responsible for the Leadership and Management of the Transportation SBU. The Transportation SBU executes Electrical construction contracts, primarily in Public Works.

This leader is an exceptional communicator who uses various management and leadership methods and techniques depending on the person and the situation. He/she is an excellent active listener. Being highly respectful of others, this empathetic listener asks the right questions and takes detailed notes to ensure timely and effective follow-through.

This sensible and practical leader operates from a base of common sense, keeping things simple, relevant, and real. Honest, and always acting with integrity, this humbly confident person leaves his/her ego at the door, is understanding, and quickly responds to the needs of others. Valuing the worth and dignity of all people, he/she keeps politics and drama out of the organization, fostering an environment of mutual respect for the ideas and opinions of others.

A hard worker, he/she is smart, efficient, productive, and very process-driven to (GSD) "Get Stuff Done". Recognizing the importance of placing wise decision-making at the knowledge base, this person is a servant leader who puts the needs of MPE and others first, helps individuals develop and optimize their performance, and is willing to learn from others.

This role demands a strong leader with intimate knowledge and experience in managing Public Works construction contracts. He/She is proactive, decisive, and strategically aggressive in dealing with internal and external conflicts. This assertive leadership style must be thoughtfully balanced with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset when working within the company.

Enthusiastic and highly energetic, this person enjoys coaching and is also coachable. Having fire in the belly and a strong personal drive, this person can be very firm while always remaining respectful, and (GSD) gets stuff done. Not a ‘Yes’ person, he/she fully understands accountability for self and others and is highly proactive and effective. A strategic thinker, well-organized, and always prepared, this person is highly effective at translating the vision into action and is a motivating force to quickly solve issues at the root.

PART TWO: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a listing of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role of Transportation Department SBU Leader. The list is not all-inclusive and is intended to assist in the hiring process and as a foundation for a job description with clear and specific responsibilities.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Project Management and Craft Workforce Team Members in alignment with Company Core Values.
• Business Development for the Transportation SBU
• Engage in Preconstruction efforts for the department with enthusiasm and positivity.
• Responsible for the successful Planning and Execution of projects within your SBU
• Responsible for the Profit & Loss of your SBU.
• Ensure Projects within your SBU are executed in alignment with Company processes
• Active participation in Weekly/Quarterly/Annual Operations Meetings.
• Work in harmony with all other departments to support overall business objectives.

PART THREE: PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Continued, positive growth for the company and increased levels of profitability.
• Focused goals with clear and specific metrics.
• Improved team relationships leading to a high-performing team characterized by:

P Productive

E Empowering

R Roles/Goals Clear

F Flexible

O Open Communication

R Recognition

M Morale

• Team members work smarter, not harder.
• SBU operations are smoother, operating efficiently, and resulting in a happier team.

PART FOUR: TICKET

The Ticket consists of the skills, experience, and education/training required, preferred, or desired for the person selected for this position.

REQUIRED:

• Respectful, but VERY FIRM.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Works construction contracting.
• Intimate knowledge & understanding of Public Works construction contracting methods.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a key leadership position with supervisory authority and evidence of having been a coach/mentor to team members.

PREFERRED:

• Experience in Public Works Electrical construction.
• Hands-on field experience in Electrical construction.
• Experience in the electrical supply chain.

DESIRED:

• Experience working for an IBEW contractor.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $166,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Vancouver, WA 98665: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $166,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Weekly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person