Regional Manager - Industrial Electrical - Michels Power, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Project Oversight

• Lead regional operations across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives, customer expectations, and operational standards
• Support Project Managers and field leadership throughout project planning, execution, and closeout
• Monitor project performance related to safety, schedule, quality, productivity, and profitability
• Aid in developing execution strategies that drive operational efficiency and successful project outcomes
• Ensure proper allocation of labor, equipment, and resources across projects
• Support project teams in identifying and resolving operational challenges, risks, and field constraints
• Participate in project reviews and provide leadership guidance on complex or high-profile projects

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all regional operations
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with field leadership to identify hazards and implement corrective actions
• Reinforce accountability for safety performance at all levels of the organization

Financial & Business Performance

• Review project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, productivity, and cost controls
• Collaborate with Project Managers to identify risks and opportunities that impact profitability
• Support monthly operational and financial reviews with project leadership
• Aid in the development and execution of regional business plans and growth strategies
• Contribute to achieving revenue, margin, and operational performance objectives

Leadership Development & Team Building

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and other operational personnel
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention initiatives
• Help identify and develop future leaders within the organization
• Promote employee engagement and reinforce Michels Family values throughout the region

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Estimating, Procurement, Engineering, Safety, and Field Operations teams
• Support bid strategy, project pursuits, and preconstruction planning efforts
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between office and field teams
• Work with Operations Leadership to drive consistency in project delivery and execution standards
• Share best practices and lessons learned across regions and project teams

Client, Labor & Stakeholder Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, labor partners, and industry stakeholders
• Support client engagement activities, ensuring responsiveness and long-term partnership development
• Promote collaborative union and labor-management relationships where applicable
• Represent Michels Power professionally in all customer-facing interactions

Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Promote Michels Family of Companies' culture, policies, and core values
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout regional operations
• Encourage innovation and operational excellence across teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 10+ years of industrial, power, utility, or electrical construction experience
• Progressive leadership experience managing multiple projects, teams, or geographic territories
• Strong project management, operational, and financial management experience
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence results in complex construction environments
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Heavy industrial electrical construction experience
• Experience supporting Oil & Gas, Industrial EPC, Power Generation, Hydroelectric, or Data Center projects
• Multi-project leadership experience within a regional structure
• Exposure to labor relations and union environments
• Experience leading large-scale electrical infrastructure programs