Distribution Operations Manager (Utilities)
Plaska Transmission Line Construction, LLC
- Dallas, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide leadership consistent with the company’s emphasis on Safety, Quality, Integrity, & Professionalism
- Manage the day to day distribution operations to ensure safe and quality execution of projects and services to customers
- Review and respond to RFIs and RFPs for new and existing customers including attending pre-bid meetings, developing rates and submitting bids
- Redline contracts and service agreements to capture specific assumptions and exceptions to contract language to align with the company’s best interest and performance
- Perform ongoing analyses of projects and contracts to ensure positive operational and financial performance
- Develop and implement strategic, proactive plans to further growth and continuous improvement
- Ensure all company goals, processes, and initiatives are communicated and supported throughout the department
- Provide consistent leadership in the area of safety and perform field safety observations to develop/maintain relationships in the field, observe work methods, and influence a positive safety culture
- Ensure projects are completed according to schedule, budget and in compliance with design and construction standards provided by customer
- Work closely with the Estimating & Project Management team to support bid development and reviews, plan-0f-day calls, project status reviews, and project closeout.
- Work with the Fleet and Purchasing Departments to ensure the departments equipment and tooling needs are met cost-effectively
- Work closely with the Human Resources and Safety & Training Departments to development training and employee development plans to support continued growth of skilled positions and departmental leadership
- Serve as a professional point of contact for customers, potential customers and storm restoration requests. Negotiates with customers for satisfactory terms and resolutions.
- Be a representative of the company at work and in the community. Professional and ethical conduct are expected
- High school diploma or Equivalent (GED)
- Ten years of applicable electrical utility and/or electrical contractor industry experience
- Four years of supervisory/management experience leading people and teams
- Prior experience managing the financial performance of a team
- Prior experience interacting with customers on a professional level
- Thorough understanding of electric utility safety and operational procedures
- Extensive knowledge of Distribution overhead and underground systems, operating methods, construction, maintenance, switching, safety, tools, equipment and work methods
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point)
- Strong organizational leadership skills; ability to work with others without direct authority
- Excellent reading comprehension and interpretation abilities
- Problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Experience estimating, engineering and/or bidding jobs
- Experience in project management and project oversight
- Industry based training and safety training certificates
Phone: 704-887-4925
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