Director of Operations - Industrial Electrical - Michels Power, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage divisional operations to align with the strategic vision established by executive leadership
• Oversee multi-project, multi-region operations, ensuring performance against safety, revenue, margin, and production goals
• Support organizational growth across industrial, energy, and mission-critical infrastructure markets
• Address operational challenges related to financial performance, market growth, workforce development, and execution strategy

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies and regulations
• Identify workplace risks and ensure corrective actions are implemented across all projects and regions

Financial & Performance Management

• Review analyses of operations, costs, productivity, and forecasts to evaluate progress toward organizational goals
• Lead and facilitate monthly financial reviews with Project Managers, Regional Managers, and General Managers
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to executive leadership (VP, COO, President)
• Drive profitability through operational efficiency, resource optimization, and performance accountability

Leadership & Team Development

• Carry out management responsibilities including hiring, training, performance management, and employee development
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across operations and project leadership
• Support managers in developing innovative work methods and improving team effectiveness
• Foster a culture aligned with Michels Family values, accountability, and operational excellence

Project & Execution Oversight

• Support Project Managers, Engineers, and Estimators in bidding, planning, and execution strategies
• Ensure appropriate resource planning, subcontractor coordination, and contract compliance
• Provide executive-level oversight on complex or high-risk projects, including commissioning-intensive work
• Support review and validation of as-built documentation and project closeout activities

Stakeholder & Labor Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and labor unions
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements and promote collaborative working relationships

Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Promote company policies, culture, and core values across all levels of the organization
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations, processes, and execution standards
• Perform other duties as assigned