Director of Operations — Industrial Electrical Infrastructure

Michels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

HSA / FSA Options

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Legal & Identity Protection Plans

Job summary

Michels Power, Inc. is a leading contractor delivering critical electrical infrastructure across heavy industrial, midstream energy, and power generation sectors. The Director of Operations will guide divisional performance, safety, and financial results while coordinating across multiple projects and regions.

You will develop execution strategies, oversee project portfolios, mentor leadership teams, and drive continuous improvement in operational excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industrial electrical, power delivery, Midstream, power generation, or heavy industrial construction experience with leadership over geographic regions.
• Proven experience leading large-scale electrical construction operations and project portfolios.
• Demonstrated success managing teams responsible for complex industrial and energy infrastructure projects.
• Strong operational, financial, and strategic leadership capabilities.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage divisional operations to align with the strategic vision established by executive leadership.
• Oversee multi-project, multi-region electrical construction operations, ensuring performance against safety, revenue, margin, and production goals.
• Support organizational growth across heavy industrial, Midstream energy, power generation, industrial electrical, and energy infrastructure markets.
• Develop operational strategies that enhance project execution, client satisfaction, profitability, and workforce utilization.
• Address operational challenges related to financial performance, market growth, workforce development, project execution, and resource planning.
• Support strategic planning and market expansion initiatives across key energy and industrial sectors.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Safety Compliance

Financial Acumen

Team Development

Stakeholder Management

Decision Quality

Travel Willingness

Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Michels Power, Inc. is a leading contractor delivering critical electrical infrastructure across heavy industrial, midstream energy, and power generation sectors. The Director of Operations will guide divisional performance, safety, and financial results while coordinating across multiple projects and regions.

You will develop execution strategies, oversee project portfolios, mentor leadership teams, and drive continuous improvement in operational excellence and client satisfaction.