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Vice President - Power Operations
Henkels & McCoy Inc
Pomona, CA, United States
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Henkels & McCoy, Inc., one of the largest privately held international utility contracting firms, with offices in 80 cities and celebrating over 90 years of operating with a reputation as one of the most reliable and innovative firms in engineering and construction, is currently seeking a Vice President of Power Operationsfor its Pomona, California, regional office. The VP of Power Operations will manage the financial and business development aspects of electrical power transmission construction projects and utility customer power distribution network maintenance/upgrade program work within the western continental United States. This position provides leadership for both technical and administrative functions involving short and long range planning within the Power Division, and will be responsible for establishing and managing the department's goals and objectives. The VP will have the lead role in interfacing with assigned construction project/program leaders and for all aspects of the projects from initial budgeting, planning and development. The VP is directly responsible for the financial P&L within the department's operations area of the western continental U.S.
Responsibilities:
• Provide senior leadership to Power Line of Business (LOB) operations area, demonstrating vision, experience and maturity.
• Plan, develop, organize, coordinate and direct the efficient and safe operation of Power Division within the western continental United States, with responsibility for all overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution construction project and program work within that geographic area.
• Establish and manage the goals and objectives for accomplishing projects and utility program work and insure proper utilization of personnel. Delegate functional activities to subordinates and establish supervisory schedules and responsibilities.
• Engage in market business development and sales, both individually and in conjunction with regional and corporate personnel. Identify potential demand for H&M services.
• Manage relationships with existing power customers within the LOB operations area, alliance partners and potential customers.
• Participate in proposal and contract development, negotiations and alliance meetings.
• Evaluate bids for conformity with contract requirements and specifications and make recommendations. Prepare specifications for projects, equipment and facilities as needed.
• Adhere to performance goals and QA plans, including formal auditing processes such as project pre-plans, project plans and post job reviews.
• Oversee equipment requirements for the line of business. Participate in annual equipment budget maintenance programs and disposition of assets.
• Develop performance and labor strategies to compete in new and existing markets.
• Manage labor negotiations and grievances for line of business, subject to review of the Regional Vice President. Assist in the preparation of information for arbitration or NRLB, if required.
• Prepare project status reports and provide regular updates directly to senior management.
• Ensure all company, customer, and project policies, procedure standards, safety programs, etc., are adhered to.
• Provide input and direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Assess competency and training requirements for direct reports.
• Perform annual performance evaluations and initiates disciplinary action if required for direct reports.
• Assist the Division Manager with development of strategic direction of the organization
Qualifications:
• 20 years or more experience in related high voltage power transmission/distribution construction and/or maintenance work, with a minimum of 15 years in a senior management and/or business development /sales capacity required.
• Proven track record of sales, business development, awarded and completed projects required.
• Excellent communication, prioritization and organizational skills required.
• Overnight travel is required.
• BS degree in a related field required; certifications in Construction Management, Contracts Management and /or Project Management Training desired.
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.