Operations Manager

DEPARTMENT: MEDIUM VOLTAGE

REPORTS TO: VP OF BUSINESS UNITS

Compensation for this role: $60.00 to $65.00 per hour

OVERVIEW:

The Industry Expert has pivotal leadership responsibility in the overall success of the program

Overall responsibilities include:

1. Collaboration with VP of Business Units along with other executives in defining and clarifying the future direction of the program

2. Collaborating with VP of Business Units on the assets and supporting systems necessary for program success

3. Strategy and execution of the overall program goals

4. Overall responsibility for the safety and quality control of the day-to-day operations including overall customer experience

5. Overall responsible to the human capital of the program in assuring the core values of the Encore Electric Inc. are known and implemented for their support

6. Responsible for cross department collaboration in achieving overall Encore Electric Inc. goals

7. Responsible for supporting Corporate Support Services efforts in supporting the MV program

This position will ensure all employees are always using safe work practices and must be able to assess each employees abilities as well as a detailed understanding of each project scope and schedule.

General Responsibilities

Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

Earn and maintain customers trust

Uphold the core values of the organization

Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

Ensure safe work practices and promote a culture of safety

Oversee all Medium Voltage Operations from estimating through completion of work

o Raceway Install and cable pull

o Vault installation

o Termination of MV cabling

o Installation and termination of MV switchgear equipment pad mount switches sectionalizers and transformers

o Safety on the projects and coordinate with safety professionals

Understand and preform wire pull calculations

Review MV gear submittals and coordinate proper rough-in

Recognition of performance corrective actions counseling statements and follow up documentation

Interview hire and separate employees in department

Oversee onboarding within the department

Identify and forecast manpower needs

Provide operational oversight of timesheets and expenses

Provide general oversight of company vehicles tools and assets

Bring together the most effective teams to provide operational excellence

Drive powerful internal and external customer service

Understand project requirements to drive cost efficiencies and deploy assets (people and material) in the most productive and timely way possible

Strong understanding of construction accounting system projected costs budget uploads and overall financials for the operation

Promote and direct a strong collaboration between Preconstruction Operations Project Management and Support teams in all areas of the company

Drive organizational development through understanding and utilizing our craftsmen strengths

Seek to understand their development needs and ensure that development happens

Perform job site walks at% complete provide status progress and financial reports as required

Ensure compliance and adherence to the organizations structure core values and mission/vision statements

Build a highly efficient collaborative and dedicated operational team that effectively partners with other departments to achieve the companys goals

Other duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

The construction process: scheduling manpower materials tools and equipment required Constructability and the construction process

Cost management forecasting and Cost to Completes

Estimating and estimate reviews

Understanding of instrumentation and controls

Ability to perform Quality Assurance inspections on work performed

Understanding of applications of NERC standards

Familiarity of MV Generators

Understanding of Theory of Operation of Medium Voltage protective devices

Understands Hazards associated with insulating oils and gases

Understanding of Reclosure operations and controls

Familiar with grounding practices including discharging hanging grounded switching

Familiar with ground disturbance procedures / permits

Ability to analyze Hi Potential Test on medium voltage cable

Familiar with very low frequency cable testing

Confined Space Trained / Qualified

Substations

MV Switchgear sectionalizers pad mount switches and transformers

Underground conduit system installation

Vault installation

Wire pulling

MV Terminations

Control Cabling installation for relays and termination

MV Commissioning including Hi pot testing tensioning reports phase rotation and contact voltage testing

Grounding grids and mats installed at specific depths

Understanding of relay and control schematics

Skill in:

Acting as a self-starter

Working with little supervision

Understanding scope gaps in construction documents

Listening and speaking intelligently

Adapting to new and changing requirements environments and/or information

Managing people and processes

Managing complex projects breaking them down to their component levels

Using communication software

Effective written and oral communication sufficient to be able to elicit and communicate information and achieve understanding

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with customers vendors consultants management and employees

Microsoft office products

Prioritizing and reprioritizing to meet job needs

Identifying and managing risk

Complex problem solving

Ability to:

Adapt to new and changing requirements environments and/or information

Manage people and processes

Manage complex projects breaking them down to their component levels

Identify and manage risk

Conceptually estimate and provide input on demand

Conceptualize and visualize the project for constructability means and methods

Think on your feet

Understand when to speak and when not to speak

Be personally detached from ideas (no ego)

See things from multiple perspectives

Terminate multiple types of MV Cables; 200A load break elbows 600A T-Body paddle connections splices concentric neutral and tape shield

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Driving

Sitting

Climbing

Lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Standing

Stooping

Vision acuity (near and far)

Walking

Digging

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a minimum of high school diploma and ten years of experience in a Construction related field three years of which should be in a management role. MV estimating MV commissioning and project management experience along with three years documented experience in MV terminations and a certification in NCSCB is preferred.

Encore Electric Inc. is an EOE including disability/vets.

DEPARTMENT: MOUNTAIN DIVISION

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF COLORADO MOUNTAINS

OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for leading and managing all functions associated to field operations within the business unit.

General Responsibilities

Maintain open communication lines with all working relationships

Follow up to ensure items for which the job is accountable are performed

Earn and maintain customers trust

Uphold the core values of the organization

Work well with others to accomplish the mission of the organization and of the job

Specific Responsibilities

Ensure safe work practices and promote a culture of safety

Ensure Energized Work training is performed within Encore guidelines in coordination with the safety department

Ensure compliance and adherence to the organizations structure core values and mission/vision statements

Interview hire and separate employees in department

Oversee onboarding within the department

Bring together the most effective teams to provide operational excellence

Drive organizational development through understanding and utilizing our craftsmen strengths

Seek to understand their development needs and ensure that development happens

Recognition of performance corrective actions counseling statements and follow up documentation

Identify and forecast manpower needs

Provide operational oversight of timesheets and expenses

Provide general oversight of company vehicles tools and assets

Drive powerful internal and external customer service

Understand project requirements to drive cost efficiencies and deploy assets (people and material) in the most productive and timely way possible

Closely monitor direct and indirect costs making thoughtful adjustments as necessary to achieve the targeted gross profit of the business plan

Build a highly efficient collaborative and dedicated operational team that effectively partners with other departments to achieve the companys goals

Perform job site walks at% complete provide status progress and financial reports as required

Develop and document new processes as required to support the business

Work with IT on ongoing software projects relating to Business unit needs

Participate in business and trade organizations in order to keep current on trends and practices

Develop relationships with vendors and clients

Support the Project Managers and Account Managers in reviewing estimates serving as the last look when necessary

Other duties as may be assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

The construction process from scheduling to manpower to the labor materials and equipment required for installation

Service and Special Projects

Constructability and the construction process

Electrical construction to manage costs

Electrical estimates to review costs

Financial math

Risk Management strategies

Networking

Marketing

Skill in:

Acting as a self-starter

Working with little supervision

Visualizing the constructability of an estimate

Identifying scope gaps in construction documents

Technical writing (Requests for Proposals)

Customer management

Listening

Speaking intelligently

Estimating resources needed to complete required tasks

Benefits of this role:

• Encore Electric provides excellent benefits for our employees including: medical dental and vision plans disability and life insurance employee-matched 401(k) paid time off (PTO) an employee assistance program that includes counseling legal and financial advice.
• Encore also provides a generous employee referral program and access to technical safety personal finance and leadership training through Encore University Encores in house training program.
• This position is eligible for cell phone allowances and the short-term incentive program.

Applications will close for this position on: May 1 2026

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Encore Electric Inc. is an EOE including disability/vets.

Required Experience:

Manager