Operations Manager

MYR Group Inc.; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental – employer-paid premium

ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimb.%20

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid time off + holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Great Southwestern Construction, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc., seeks an Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, manage client relationships, estimate work, and recruit and develop staff for ongoing and future projects.

The role emphasizes safety leadership, project performance monitoring, and enforcing company policies while pursuing growth opportunities within the construction and utilities sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years' in a leadership role within the construction or utilities industry.
• Strong commitment to safety and ability to develop a solid safety culture with subordinates.
• Excellent salesmanship and communication skills to include written and verbal.
• Strong leadership and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure safety expectations are met.
• Monitor financial performance and production of projects.
• Maintain and develop client relationships and pursue growth opportunities.
• Coordinate staff performance reviews and mentor assigned personnel.
• Ensure contractual compliance for current and future projects.

Skills

Safety culture

Salesmanship

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

About The Role

The primary focus of the Operations Manager is to oversee business operations by providing effective methods of day-to-day operations, maintain and develop client relationships, estimate work, and recruit/develop personnel for ongoing and future projects.

Company Overview

Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. Weutilizeourwell-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere.

Our leadership team is second to none in providingsupportandopportunitiesfor growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, weshowcasethe true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

Essential Functions

• Ensure organizational safety expectations are met by all employees
• Monitor the financial performance and production of projects
• Ensure contractual compliance for current and future projects
• Develop, strengthen, and maintain long lasting client relationships
• Pursue business growth opportunities
• Advise staff of company policy expectations
• Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff; act as a mentor
• Coordinate employee performance reviews
• Facilitate and enforce company policies and procedures
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience (10+ years' in a leadership role within the construction or utilities industry)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong commitment to safety and the ability to develop a solid safety culture with subordinates
• Excellent salesmanship and communication skills to include written and verbal
• Strong leadership and team building 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, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
• 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 (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.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employees and dependents.

Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.