Transmission & Distribution Operations Manager

This position is responsible for the operational, direction and leadership of the current and future portfolio of works within our Transmission & Distribution Business. Ensuring project delivery, maintaining safety and quality standards, and driving efficiency across T&D construction and maintenance projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. This includes supporting and executing EPC Projects, developing high performance teams, and promoting internal business cultures, values, and our core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

• Manage Department Managers, technical experts, and support personnel, QA/QC.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with industry best practices, company policies, and customer specifications.
• Develop and manage operating budgets, cost controls, and resource planning.
• Maintain strong relationships with utility clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide leadership to the team; directs and coordinates activities of several disciplines
• Support and lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible for supporting and executing T&D and Regional Office strategies and goals.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project execution.
• Responsible for maintaining and advancing internal relationships.
• Responsible for reviewing resource requirements with Department and Section Managers and help obtain necessary resources.
• Lead a team of Project managers provide coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
• Achieves stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure scope, quality, and delivery expectations are met.
• Support initiatives for sales, revenue and income goals for the Global Practice and Regional Office.
• Oversee and manage day-to-day T&D operations, including construction, maintenance, and emergency response activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and procurement teams to ensure alignment across project phases.

• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients
• Career coaching, leadership planning and development, and the planning and delivery of training and education.
• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects (transmission lines, substations, distribution networks)
• Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction or related field
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Minimum 8 years of related professional experience in T&D projects, specifically working with Utility design & construction teams (8 preferred)

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. We offer paid study/exam leave and course fees are paid for all first attempts at exams. Our Company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.