Thayer Power

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Utility Construction Operations will lead and oversee all construction and infrastructure activities, playing a vital role in driving expansion, infrastructure projects, and end-to-end utility construction operations. This senior leader will be responsible for delivering large-scale projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal use of resources. The SVP of Operations will manage a team of directors, project managers, and contractors and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic insight, operational advice, and leadership to drive the region's short-term and long-term business goals.
• Recommend and implement an overall business plan for the region, while continuously monitoring and identifying new opportunities.
• Provide senior leadership to all leaders and directors within this team to achieve their overall goals.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
• Confer with Operations President and other management personnel on business continuity and succession planning.
• Ensure data-driven decisions and accurate and timely reporting within the departments as well as between the departments and internal and external clients.
• Inspire trust and ethical behavior by creating a positive team atmosphere of integrity with fair and respectful behavior.
• Lead the Departments to ensure all teams are working toward and responsible for maximizing the organizations profit.
• Evaluate department structures and team plans for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) of individuals.
• Support the Operational President and participate in the development of the organizations plans and programs as a tactical partner in evaluating and advising on the impact of long-range planning on the areas of responsibility.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges.
• Oversee development and implementation of key initiatives and Standard Operating Procedure development within each of the departments, driving them to successful closure.
• Develop strategic plans and lead team in the execution to drive extensive market growth.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners to support the organization’s strategic plan.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with senior leaders at partner companies to ensure that all parties are satisfied with progress and outcome of partnerships.
• Other duties as requested by the Operational President.

Competencies:

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Decision Making
• Performance Management
• Results Driven
• Communication Proficiency
• Financial Management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering, or related major or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 15 years of utility construction Industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proven leadership and team building skills. Ability to build consensus, rally support around common goals and to motivate groups and individuals. Proven negotiation and mediation skills. Ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
• Advanced project management skills. Easily balances competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to rapidly process and comprehend large amounts of detailed information, consider the implications and consequences of new facts, and make decisions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills. Ability to be articulate, concise, compelling, and diplomatic.