Regional Operations Director - Utilities Growth & Safety

ElectriCom Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account with company**o

Company-paid life & AD&D insurance

Company-paid long-term disability

Voluntary life insurance

Voluntary short-term disability

Bi-weekly pay

Job summary

ElectriCom is seeking an Operations Director to lead regional Midwest operations, ideally based in AR, TN, OK, or LA. You will drive growth, safety, and financial performance while building strong customer relationships across telecommunications, gas, and electrical sectors.

The role requires a strong background in construction management and telecommunications, with significant travel and a track record in business development. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications construction and data networking.
• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong project management and financial oversight skills.
• Proficient with data management systems like Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong regional presence through customer relationships and consistent project performance year over year.
• Manage customer relations by building relationships, promoting brand awareness, and expanding the customer base through bid work and negotiated opportunities.
• Provide leadership in directing and managing construction activities within the region for a utility construction contractor.
• Build and develop an internal team capable of supporting up to $20M in annual revenue while expanding the regional footprint and maintaining budget targets.
• Approve all expenditures and ensure proper control and maintenance of the operating budget as defined in project estimates.
• Review project trends and financial data with the financial analyst to assess performance and develop action plans.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key personnel in utility sectors including telecommunications, natural gas, electrical, and ROW services.
• Champion ElectriCom’s safety culture and serve as regional safety leader for construction teams and employees.
• Listen to customer needs and propose effective solutions to address issues and support project success.
• Communicate technical aspects of projects clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain transparency and diligence in working with central office functions such as contracts, payroll, and administration.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Data management (Power BI)

Travel up to 50%

Right-of-way & MOT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Power BI

Job description

ElectriCom is seeking an Operations Director to lead regional Midwest operations, ideally based in AR, TN, OK, or LA. You will drive growth, safety, and financial performance while building strong customer relationships across telecommunications, gas, and electrical sectors.

The role requires a strong background in construction management and telecommunications, with significant travel and a track record in business development. Competitive wages and benefits offered.