District Manager, T&D
About The Role
The T&D District Manager will oversee operations within the assigned business unit (district), ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This role involves managing multiple project teams, collaborating with clients, and driving continuous improvement in operational processes. The District Manager is also responsible for the overall health, vitality and performance of the district.
Company Overview
Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. (Sturgeon Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has provided complex, large-scale electrical construction services for our clients throughout the western United States. As a full-service electrical provider, we offer industry leading electrical transmission, commercial and industrial, and renewable energy services. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both powerline construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full-service electrical provider. Sturgeon Electric’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) construction division provides a full range of capabilities related to transmission, distribution, substation, and clean energy construction.
Essential Functions
Oversee the successful development, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and close-out of all projects, and ensuring the compliance of Company’s project management methodology
Leadership and Management: Lead and manage project teams, including project managers, supervisors, and field staff. Foster a positive and productive work environment
Project Oversight: Ensure all projects are executed according to contract specifications, timelines, and budgets. Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as needed
Client Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients within the district. Build and maintain strong relationships, addressing any concerns or issues promptly
Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce a strong safety culture. Ensure all operations comply with company safety policies and regulatory requirements
Financial Management: Oversee district budget, including cost control, resource allocation, and financial reporting. Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements
Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship. Conduct regular site inspections and audits
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute strategic plans for the district, aligning with company goals and objectives. Identify growth opportunities and market trends
Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on district performance, including financial, operational, and safety metrics
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience combined as an Estimator and Project Manager within the electrical construction industry in transmission and distribution operations
Experience working within operations including P&L responsibility
Financial acumen and experience with budget management
Experience working within the utilities and/or electrical construction industry
Experience with account management and account development
Experience building client base and maintaining client base for future projects
3–5 years of field lineman experience, including managing field crews preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong leadership and team management skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; In-depth knowledge of safety regulations and quality standards in the electrical construction industry; Proficiency in project management principles; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain rapport; Excellent organizational and time management skills
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits: Salary - Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Variety of voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.