The Director of Operations will be responsible for the project day-to-day operations of the respective Division/Business Unit. Through subordinate Project Managers, Construction Managers and/or Superintendents directs the operations for all assigned projects. Has profit and loss responsibility for projects under their control. Requires operational skills.
Location & Travel Details: This is a location-based position encompassing worksites throughout the assigned project area South Eastern US and requires an average of 50% of travel.
Company Overview
MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.
Within the CE&I group, MasTec Industrial a merit shop, multi-craft heavy industrial contractor with the ability to self-perform all major craft trades that ensures greater safety, quality, flexibility, and economy in delivering the work required to complete each project. Our projects vary in delivery from full-EPC to CM to Construction only and are executed under a multitude of commercial strategies. The collective experience and knowledge of this team provides comprehensive project development, pre-construction planning, and project management with the mastery to successfully manage projects that meet deliverable and budgetary requirements. With every project, we commit to providing the highest levels of quality, safety, and value.
At MasTec Industrial, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best talent. No matter your role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our success as we deliver innovative solutions to our clients.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
General:
Develop project execution plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total project objectives. Responsible for budgeting, planning, staffing, safety, quality, and procurement.
Direct (through subordinate managers) project activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
Oversee a single large ($150+MM) or multiple small ($25MM - $100MM) projects.
Business Development:
Support our strong Business Development team in the selection and pursuit of perspective opportunities.
Build long term relationships with owner, OEM, and engineering firm representatives.
Understand the client’s needs prior to contract execution. Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to prospective and current clients.
Serve as a company role model and represent the company (as an attendee or a presenter) at trade shows, public relations events, community activities and other client-related events.
Financial:
Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits, for respective projects. May coordinate activity with appropriate project operational personnel to ensure total project(s) budgets are met.
Manage all financial aspects of contracts by performing cost analysis activities on a routine basis to protect Company's interest while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with Client.
Approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within limits of authority. Negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.
In depth understanding of financial/accounting principles.
Commercial:
Significant experience reviewing and understanding industry standard commercial contracts and negotiating experience are required.
In depth understanding of Change Order Management with a focus around cost, schedule, and scope management and cost recovery.
Stakeholder Management:
Interact regularly with senior Company management and client representatives.
Attend periodic internal project progress, division/business unit, and corporate meetings. Represent Company in external project meetings.
Human Resources:
Enforces compliance of project personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
Trains, develops, and mentors subordinate personnel and approves personnel actions and pay changes for assigned area.
Represent Company in project meetings, strategy meetings, etc.
Safety:
Through Project Managers, and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client safety processes and policies.
When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
Be a champion of safety within the organization and for all assigned projects
Quality:
Through Project Managers, and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client quality processes and policies.
Preconstruction:
In the Preconstruction phase reviews the Bid/Contract documents, participates in the Bid Adjudication meeting with Go/No-Go decision.
Supports proposal development efforts to adhere to customer RFP requirements along with providing content to position the company with the best chance of winning the project.
Supports business unit estimate development with a focus on risks/opportunities and utilizing previous experience to give the company the best chance of award.
Is instrumental in the development of the project execution plans and site based indirect staffing and budgets.
In the Pre-Planning phase reviews/approves the project schedule/budgets and facilitates the handover process to Project/Construction Management.
Execution:
Monitors/controls the execution phase through administrative direction of Project Managers and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents to ensure project adheres to schedule and budget; monitor overall safety, quality, and productivity of work performed by the division/business unit operation, investigating potentially serious situations and implementing corrective measures.
Utilize cost and productivity metrics to ensure accurate financial forecasting.
Supervisory
Direct Field Supervision and coordinate with other departments for successful preconstruction and construction activities.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A four-year construction, engineering or related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience preferred. Extensive (ten or more years) experience/knowledge of industrial construction, project level, finance and management required.
Recent prior experience in Heavy Industrial Construction/Construction Management with mid-to-large complex projects.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
Strong knowledge of project cost control means and methods.
Set a personal example of safe behavior.
Advanced understanding of construction/fabrication methods, processes, and supervision of large groups essential
Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and project performance.
Knowledge of multiple construction delivery models to include EPC, Design-Build, etc.
Strong persuasive and influencing skills.
A thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
Exceptional ability to interact professionally with clients and all levels of management and to successfully manage business relationships.
Ability to use discretion and confidentiality.
What's In It For You
Financial Wellbeing
Compensation $175,000-$220,000 / year, commensurate with experience.
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Family & Lifestyle
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.
MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Construction
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