Vice President Operations

Operations VP – Intren West

The VP of Operations - Intren West will manage the operational, organizational and business development aspects of electrical power transmission, distribution, and substation construction projects, and programs for Intren West utility customers in Northern California.  Also leads the L2CMS staff augmentation business. This position provides leadership for both technical and administrative functions involving short and long-range planning within the region and will be responsible for establishing and managing the area's goals and objectives, including expansion and diversification of revenue streams to achieve Company goals.  The VP will have the lead role in interfacing with assigned construction project/program leaders and for all aspects of the projects from initial budgeting, planning and development to execution, control, delivery, and close-out.  The VP is directly responsible for the financial P&L within the defined service area and assigned business units.

Responsibilities

• Provide Senior Leadership, demonstrating vision, experience and maturity
• Plan, develop organize, coordinate and direct efficient and safe operation, with responsibility for all overhead and underground electrical power transmission, distribution and substation construction projects and program work within the defined service area and assigned business units
• Establish and manage the goals and objectives for accomplishing projects and utility program work and ensure proper utilization of personnel.  Delegate functional activities to subordinates and establish supervisory schedules and responsibilities.
• Engage in market business development and sales, both individually and in conjunction with company personnel.  Identify potential demand for Intren West services.
• Manage relationships with existing customers and alliance partners.  Leverage them to acquire potential "new customers" within the business units areas
• Participate in proposal and contract development, negotiations and alliance meetings
• Evaluate bids for conformity with contract requirements and specifications and make recommendations.  Prepare specification for project, equipment and facilities as needed.
• Adhere to performance goals and QA plans, including formal auditing processes such as project pre-plans, project plans and post-job reviews
• Oversee equipment requirements for the line of business.  Participate in annual equipment capital budget development, maintenance programs, and disposition of assets
• Develop performance and labor strategies to compete in new and existing markets
• Manage labor negotiations and grievances within the defined service area and assigned business units, subject to review by the Senior Vice President of Operations.  Assist in the preparation of information for arbitration or NRLB, if required.
• Prepare project status reports and provide regular updates directly to senior management
• Ensure all company, customer, and project policies, procedure standards, safety programs, etc., are adhered to
• Provide input and direction to planning, scheduling and engineering functions as required
• Assess competency and training requirements for direct reports
• Perform annual performance evaluations
• Assist the EVP with the development of the strategic direction of the organization

Qualifications

• 20 years or more experience in related high voltage power transmission/distribution and substation construction and maintenance work, with a minimum of 15 years in a senior management and/or business development/sales capacity required
• Proven track record of sales, business development, awarded and completed projects required
• Excellent communication, prioritization and organizational skills required
• 30% + overnight travel is required
• BS degree in a related field highly desirable; certifications in Construction Management, Contracts Management and/or Project Management Training desirable

Intren West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.