Director of Operations

Director of Operations – Power Infrastructure Construction

📍 Greater Houston Area (Relocation assistance provided to Houston for the right candidate)

I’m partnering with a rapidly growing power infrastructure contractor that is seeking a high-impact operations leader to oversee multiple business units.

This is a highly visible leadership role with significant long-term growth potential and a clear path toward executive-level leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of field operations leadership, financial acumen, customer relationship management, and the ability to scale teams and processes in a fast-moving environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading multi-division operations across power infrastructure construction
• Managing superintendents, general foremen, and large field teams
• Driving operational performance, workforce productivity, safety, and project execution
• Overseeing P&L performance and cost structure across a large operational footprint
• Partnering closely with customers, field leadership, and executive leadership
• Supporting expansion into new markets and future service line growth
• Building scalable operational systems and developing future leaders

Backgrounds that align well:

• Power infrastructure construction
• Overhead distribution
• Underground distribution (URD)
• Substation construction
• Utility contracting / outside electrical construction

**MUST have Union workforce environment experience (IBEW experience highly valued)

This organization is looking for a hands-on operator — someone comfortable both in the field and in the boardroom. Strong business discipline, leadership presence, and the ability to build and mentor teams are critical.