Energy Operations Manager
- Madison, WI
- $114,210-174,610 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- renewables and energy services
- engineering and design
- construction and facility services
- Hire, coach, and performance manage team members consistent with McKinstry values.
- Schedule and host the monthly Project Management Meeting w/ focus on training team members.
- Be an integral part of monthly Project Reviews and Project Plan Presentations.
- Be an integral part of building the SPG offering in Portland.
- Participate with Business Unit Manager in monthly department forecasting, annual planning, and department monthly meeting.
- Manage proactive staffing which compares project and assignments to a roster of resources.
- Take responsibility for proactive view of upcoming work and communicating that to all of the interested downstream partners.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that the Critical Processes from the PLC and Navigator are being done on all projects. (including coach, guide and mentor around this content)
- Reduce write downs by evaluating field installations with superintendents to uncover opportunities to streamline and reduce wasted time and materials.
- Work with project managers to schedule manpower requirements based on budget, scope, job schedule.
- Confirm manpower needs are being met for all projects and communicate impacts to PM’s.
- Make sure field is performing in budgeted labor hours through published manpower plans.
- Create a way to track Superintendents’/SPG Field Leads performance.
- Ensure we execute professional high-quality installations on all projects.
- Make sure field personnel wear appropriate uniforms.
- Work with logistics to make sure internal deliveries meet SPG standards.
- Work with tool room operations to make sure it aligns with SPG process.
- Keeps track of union contracts and how it affects the business.
- Attend union labor committee meetings.
- Monitor active certifications and badging credentials held by field labor.
- Work with the superintendents to determine qualifications and training needs.
- Hold field crew accountable for deadlines.
- Work with Superintendents to keep crew sizes at the correct level and labor mix for department project execution.
- Set-up vendor training and certification for specific products and equipment.
- Work with safety dept. to manage safety training and implementation for all SPG.
- Manage trade communication with internal/external customers when manpower needs to be shifted.
- Develop and utilize tools to communicate with shop and superintendents about upcoming workload.
- Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to organize and schedule post job analysis when jobs are completed.
- Available to sales/estimating for manpower options and strategies.
- Participate in Job Walks and Bid Reviews to provide constructability review and ensure sound estimating practices.
- Attend client meetings, interviews and events as needed.
- Take on pursuits and budgeting exercises as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
- 10+ years of industry experience.
- 7+ years of project management experience.
- 7+ years of experience leading people with a high standard of excellence.
- Strong business acumen.
- Proficient in forecasting and managing cost types.
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums
- Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Transgender inclusive benefits
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- “Building Good” paid community service time
- Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
- McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers