Area Operations Manager - Power Plant - Outage Services

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Utilize estimating templates to prepare estimates and review all area estimates for accuracy
• Approve and facilitate the transition of estimates to proposals, ensuring alignment with company standards and strategies
• Submit proposals through internal TEiC commercial processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Monitor TEiC project activities to ensure adherence to company procedures and policies
• Lead internal and external reviews of area projects from sales identification through project closeout
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align bid decisions with short and long-term business objectives
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with new and existing customers, in alignment with sales strategy and partnering with BPI sales staff
• Lead internal RFQ evaluation process, recommending bid or no-bid decisions based on area, region, and company strategies
• Provide project status updates to senior leadership, communicating challenges and recommending timely corrective actions
• Lead risk analysis for project issues, recommending solutions that align with TEiC's short-term and long-term strategies
• Proactively identify and address project risks to mitigate potential impacts on project outcomes
• Evaluate the effectiveness of TEiC project leadership, providing coaching and mentorship to facilitate positive change and recommending personnel changes when necessary
• Effectively communicate project status, challenges, and recommendations to senior leadership, fostering transparency and accountability

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering, or strong construction industry related work experience
• Minimum 5-7 years in field engineering, project management, or related experience
• Experience in power generation strongly preferred
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training (or equivalent) required prior to hire or within 30 days of onboarding
• NCCCO Rigger Level I certification preferred; candidates without current certification may be considered if willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Sound understanding of project controls and project risk management tools
• Technical knowledge of power plants and power equipment
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment; capable of adjusting priorities
• Experience in business development strategies, sales techniques, customer relationship management and negotiation skills are a plus