VP Transmission and Distribution

About the role

The VP, Transmission & Distribution (T&D) is the P&L owner for the T&D business unit, with full accountability for revenue, margin, and cost. This role drives profitable growth of the business unit through disciplined operational execution and proactive business development.

Responsibilities

• Owes full P&L accountability for the T&D business unit, including revenue, margin, cost management, and monthly financial forecasting;
• Directly leads Pre-Construction, Estimating, and Project Directors responsible for project execution, and reports business unit financial performance to SVP, U.S. EPC and T&D;
• Develops, reviews, and re-defines the business strategy for profitable growth of the business unit; responsible for a three-year business plan including HSQE, revenue, and profit targets;
• Ensures projects are completed safely and according to the planned schedule and budget;
• Ensures that environmental stewardship meets or exceeds contractual requirements and regional regulations;
• Ensures that company management systems, including HSQE, stage gate, and project management processes, are followed and implemented;
• Pairs with Business Development resources to identify, pursue, and win new T&D project opportunities; leads or supports contract negotiations with owners and subcontractors;
• Performs budget management, estimate reviews, budget preparation, and monthly status reviews;
• Leads monthly project reviews for all business unit projects and reports on key project performance to Executive Leadership Team;
• Leads Project Management and Senior T&D Management meetings for internal project status;
• Identifies risks and opportunities to the monthly financial forecast and resolves all issues to mitigate risks and capture opportunities to improve business unit performance;
• Leads workforce planning and resource forecasting for the T&D Construction business unit; works collaboratively with Operations and support functions across the organization to ensure projects are appropriately staffed; performs talent management, staffing reviews, and succession planning focused on leadership-level roles;
• Travels for negotiations, project site visits, and internal and client meetings;
• Serves as the primary client-facing executive for the T&D business; builds and maintains senior client relationships, proactively addresses concerns, resolves project issues, and finalizes change orders while protecting and growing the client relationship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction is required. Master’s degree in business is preferred.
• 10+ years of industry-related experience in operationally complex organizations is required. 10+ years of leadership experience managing construction projects and teams, including both direct team leadership development and large operations team leadership is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing or business development capacity within T&D or energy infrastructure construction, including relationship management, pursuit strategy, and contract negotiation is preferred.
• Ability to travel 51-75% domestically required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A track record of strong financial and general management business ownership at high-performing organizations.
• Proven experience creating and executing strategies that brought together disparate teams with different cultures to create a larger, sustainable organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the demonstrated ability to use data analysis to build actionable insights.
• Ability to understand new areas within the business and desire to operate outside the current comfort zone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor them to individual personalities.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and the desire to bring structure to undefined procedures.
• Internal communication with executive managers, Directors, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Developers, Site Accountants, Engineering, Legal, HSQE, and H.R. and cross-functional departmental teams.
• Develops motivation techniques to lead a team that suits our company values and employee commitment.
• Functional competencies include accountability, building strategic partnerships, business acumen, ethics & integrity, and managing vision & purpose.
• Previous experience with direct interface with Engineering teams is critical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction is required. Master’s degree in business is preferred.
• 10+ years of industry-related experience in operationally complex organizations is required. 10+ years of leadership experience managing construction projects and teams, including both direct team leadership development and large operations team leadership is required.
• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing or business development capacity within T&D or energy infrastructure construction, including relationship management, pursuit strategy, and contract negotiation is preferred.
• Ability to travel 51-75% domestically required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A track record of strong financial and general management business ownership at high-performing organizations.
• Proven experience creating and executing strategies that brought together disparate teams with different cultures to create a larger, sustainable organization.
• Strong analytical skills with the demonstrated ability to use data analysis to build actionable insights.
• Ability to understand new areas within the business and desire to operate outside the current comfort zone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor them to individual personalities.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and the desire to bring structure to undefined procedures.
• Internal communication with executive managers, Directors, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Developers, Site Accountants, Engineering, Legal, HSQE, and H.R. and cross-functional departmental teams.
• Develops motivation techniques to lead a team that suits our company values and employee commitment.
• Functional competencies include accountability, building strategic partnerships, business acumen, ethics & integrity, and managing vision & purpose.
• Previous experience with direct interface with Engineering teams is critical.