Director of Transmission (Bird Electric)

Job Summary

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self-perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long-established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

This position is a key member of the senior management team responsible for creating the strategy to develop and aggressively grow the Transmission Division in Bird Electrric utilizing experience in the construction market. This position assisst in developing construction and field capabilities, work processes and instructions, skilled resources, and project execution plans to win and execute the projects based on the high standards inherent in the organization and to the satisfaction of government regulators.

Will be responsible for Bird Electric's Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee geographic footprint.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and oversight on all construction projects for the assigned division .
• Accountable for construction performance, work processes and practices covering field and construction operations, and budget and cost management schedule and schedule management, reporting, training and mentor integration, career development and other aspects of administration for construction and field operations .
• Authority to allocate and manage resources and support and, when required, direct field and jobsite operations consistent with laws, regulations, and company and division policies, standards, contract agreements and project specific circumstances .
• Responsible for project field and jobsite operations for projects and programs that include on-site owners engineer support, construction management, new or refurbishment design-build activities, and construction only scopes .

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 20 years of construction experience (expert in Transmission projects) including Project Field Manager and Operations Manager of one or more construction operations, 8 years of experience as a Project Field Manager and Operations Manager of one or more construction operations.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with estimating, cost and schedule needs and construction reporting (committed cost, cost to complete, performance metrics) preferred.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Leadership and the ability to interact with other leaders, government ministers, heads of industry and special interest groups, and teaming partners . Ability to present concepts and results in large industry forums and events, and to fellow professionals . Ability to work with an aggressive, dynamic company; one who holds teamwork and a strong work ethic in high regard . Able of working with a variety of people in changing environments where adaptability is a critical element; someone with a broad perspective . Able to affect change; able to make decisions in a timely manner using the best available facts . A person with a bias for action and the fortitude to challenge the status quo with a results-oriented sense of urgency, and the ability to multi-task

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.