We’re seeking a dynamic leader to take charge of day-to-day operations across our Industrial Construction Division. As Director of Operations, you’ll guide a team of Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents to deliver excellence across every project. You’ll own the profit and loss performance of your portfolio and drive operational success from the ground up. This role demands proven experience in industrial construction and a passion for leading high-impact teams in complex environments.

Location & Travel Details: The location of this position is flexible. The position will have up to 60% travel to regional office locations, project sites, client or vendor facilities.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise.

Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We’re committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

General:

• Develop project execution plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total project objectives. Responsible for budgeting, planning, staffing, safety, quality, and procurement.
• Direct (through subordinate managers) project activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
• Oversee a single large ($150+MM) or multiple small ($25MM - $100MM) projects.

Business Development:

• Support our strong Business Development team in the selection and pursuit of perspective opportunities.
• Build long term relationships with owner, OEM, and engineering firm representatives.
• Understand the client’s needs prior to contract execution. Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to prospective and current clients.
• Serve as a company role model and represent the company (as an attendee or a presenter) at trade shows, public relations events, community activities and other client-related events.

Financial:

• Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits, for respective projects. May coordinate activity with appropriate project operational personnel to ensure total project(s) budgets are met.
• Manage all financial aspects of contracts by performing cost analysis activities on a routine basis to protect Company's interest while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with Client.
• Approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within limits of authority. Negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.
• In depth understanding of financial/accounting principles.

Commercial:

• Significant experience reviewing and understanding industry standard commercial contracts and negotiating experience are required.
• In depth understanding of Change Order Management with a focus around cost, schedule, and scope management and cost recovery.

Stakeholder Management:

• Interact regularly with senior Company management and client representatives.
• Attend periodic internal project progress, division/business unit, and corporate meetings. Represent Company in external project meetings.

Human Resources:

• Enforces compliance of project personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
• Trains, develops, and mentors subordinate personnel and approves personnel actions and pay changes for assigned area.
• Represent Company in project meetings, strategy meetings, etc.

Safety:

• Through Project Managers, and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client safety processes and policies.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Be a champion of safety within the organization and for all assigned projects

Quality:

• Through Project Managers, and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client quality processes and policies.

Preconstruction:

• In the Preconstruction phase reviews the Bid/Contract documents, participates in the Bid Adjudication meeting with Go/No-Go decision.
• Supports proposal development efforts to adhere to customer RFP requirements along with providing content to position the company with the best chance of winning the project.
• Supports business unit estimate development with a focus on risks/opportunities and utilizing previous experience to give the company the best chance of award.
• Is instrumental in the development of the project execution plans and site based indirect staffing and budgets.
• In the Pre-Planning phase reviews/approves the project schedule/budgets and facilitates the handover process to Project/Construction Management.

Execution:

• Monitors/controls the execution phase through administrative direction of Project Managers and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents to ensure project adheres to schedule and budget; monitor overall safety, quality, and productivity of work performed by the division/business unit operation, investigating potentially serious situations and implementing corrective measures.
• Utilize cost and productivity metrics to ensure accurate financial forecasting.

SUPERVISORY:

• Direct Field Supervision and coordinate with other departments for successful preconstruction and construction activities.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A four-year construction, engineering or related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience preferred. Extensive (ten or more years) experience/knowledge of industrial construction, project level, finance and management required.
• Recent prior experience in Heavy Industrial Construction/Construction Management with mid-to-large complex projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Strong knowledge of project cost control means and methods.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Advanced understanding of construction/fabrication methods, processes, and supervision of large groups essential
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and project performance.
• Knowledge of multiple construction delivery models to include EPC, Design-Build, etc.
• Strong persuasive and influencing skills.
• A thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
• Exceptional ability to interact professionally with clients and all levels of management and to successfully manage business relationships.
• Ability to use discretion and confidentiality.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $200,000-$225,000 / year, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [email protected]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure 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.

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