Regional Director of Operations
Atlantic Engineering Group
- Escanaba, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for aspects of profit and loss for FTTX construction projects in the EPC Division
- Plans, organizes, and monitors the overall program objectives for the department
- Utilizes KPIs and metrics to monitor the performance of teams to ensure all deliverables are completed efficiently and as scheduled
- Responsible for the day-to-day execution of all aspects of the clients’ projects. This includes construction scope of work, financial metrics, Project PMO requirements, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction
- Provides leadership to Operational, Program, and Project Managers who are responsible for all aspects of a small to medium portfolio of FTTX construction and maintenance projects with multiple clients; managing project deployment, project execution, project safety, quality, cost, schedule and closeout. Manages changes and risk on scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety based on available resources and client requirements
- Develop internal workforce for self-perform capabilities for all job tasks
- Assess workforce and develop training requirements with Sr Management
- Oversee Fleet for internal and external assets
- Coordination to utilize internal tooling and company assets to meet the requirements for the project work
- Works closely with senior leadership to develop strategic growth plan model
- Competitively bids and negotiates various types of FTTX construction projects
- Works with Business Development team to identify new opportunities and markets to bid projects which will result in divisional growth and sustainability
- Plays key role with management of new hires, trains, evaluates, coaches, and counsels management staff within division
- Manages performance of direct reports. Motivates, coaches, and mentors team
- Responsible for project tracking for reporting metrics to meet the business needs within division
- Supports a culture where core values are the foundation of how clients, employees, vendors and subcontractors all work together in the attainment of divisional business goals
- Ensures the Program and Project Managers are fully trained and equipped to deliver projects to the right standards and within Company policies and procedures
- Other projects or duties as assigned
- 10+ years of FTTX construction experience at a contracting firm
- 5+ years in a leadership role
- BS degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent level of experience in a leadership position within utility construction industry is preferred
- At least 8 years of experience working in construction, Project Management, and/or Engineering along with a proven track record of operational management, project performance, and project profitability from award to project completion
- Demonstrated leadership in directing and managing construction activities for a utility construction contracting company
- Strong background in competitively bidding, winning, and successfully executing FTTX construction projects
- The ability to effectively lead and communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision
- Dynamic leader and experienced team builder with a proven ability to build, lead, and coach multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to develop and grow a business unit in relation to clients and project work on a year-over-year basis
- Strong knowledge and experience with Business Development working in the FTTX sector to grow division in collaboration with AEG’s Business Development team
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, fulfilling staffing requirements, training, and safety compliance
- Ability to travel as needed to perform duties of the position
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- May experience long hours of standing and moving
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times