About This Role
The Regional Manager for Transformer Services West oversees multiple transformer crews across an assigned area. This position ensures safe, high-quality, and timely delivery of all projects while maintaining compliance with labor agreements, corporate standards, and customer expectations. Base location: California.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Direct and support multiple crews working closely with Superintendents, Technicians, and Project Managers across the assigned area.
- Help implement and execute the strategic plan for the area, aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
- Identify growth opportunities within the region and work with the Regional Vice President to capitalize on them.
- Report out to and collaborate with the Director and/or Regional Vice President to ensure operational efficiency, profitability, and quality.
- Provide leadership and direction to all employees within the area, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross‑functional teams across the company.
Operational Management
- Oversee project execution, ensuring adherence to safety, productivity, and quality standards.
- Allocate manpower and equipment resources to meet project schedules efficiently and cost effectively.
- Work closely with the Safety department to ensure completion of required and recommended Safety training, crew observations, and safety initiatives.
- Work closely with the Fleet department to ensure the right mix of equipment is available and used effectively and cost‑efficiently.
- Collaborate with Commercial Operations during pre‑bid and bid processes to ensure projects meet schedules, needs, and available resources.
- Work with Project Management to develop work plans and review overall project performance.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and suggest mitigation strategies to the Regional Vice President and other management to ensure on‑time and within‑budget delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, stakeholders, and industry partners to ensure customer satisfaction and support business development initiatives.
Labor Relations & Compliance
- Serve as the primary liaison with union representatives; interpret and enforce collective bargaining agreements.
- Work with Safety, Human Resources, and other departments to ensure compliance with labor, safety, and environmental regulations.
Team Leadership and Development
- Provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to team members to foster growth and career advancement.
- Where applicable, provide leadership and guidance for the regional office staff.
Financial Management
- Provide input to the Director and/or Regional Vice President to develop the budget for the area. Monitor financial performance and suggest cost control measures.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements
- Experience working in the power transformer construction and maintenance field and/or a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven track record of leadership in the construction industry, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in management roles.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of construction principles, techniques, and best practices.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse workforce.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex construction projects.
- Solid analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data and make data‑driven decisions.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, and other relevant tools.
Licenses and Certifications
- Valid driver's license required.
Travel Requirements
Travel (50%) – travel to and visit work sites, long periods of driving and/or riding, and occasional physical demands such as standing, walking across rough terrain, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, and climbing in outdoor weather conditions.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Yes
Equal Opportunity Employer
Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the Company’s Human Resources department.