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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Director Operations

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or an equivalent field is required; equivalent work experience or a combination of work and education may be substituted.
  • At least 10 years of experience in operational management overseeing or managing major projects in the power delivery industry is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in transmission, distribution, and substation work is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing employees is required.
  • Ability to manage or supervise other team members effectively is required.
  • Strong problem evaluation and solving skills are required.
  • Strong team-building skills are required.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Vice President of Operations and other executives in developing and formulating long- and short-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.
  • Develop project plans and lead project teams to meet individual customer needs.
  • Achieve optimum employee production levels through direct leadership of the organization.
  • Interface with clients and lead client-focused teams to meet the organization's operational objectives.
  • Direct and monitor department managers in accomplishing goals consistent with established policies and safety procedures.
  • Act as liaison between department management and subordinate levels, as well as between executive and department-manager levels.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost among various business and operating units.
  • Lead multi-operating-unit teams to complete major projects across various service territories.
  • Develop new client bases and major projects centered on technical requirements.
  • Initiate and coordinate major projects.
  • Adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform special projects and other job-related duties as assigned.

About the Company

Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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