Director, Operations (Mining and Minerals Construction)

As the strategic heartbeat of the Division, the Director of Operations drives excellence across all project operations. Leading a powerhouse team of Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Superintendents, this role orchestrates the seamless execution of multiple high-impact initiatives. With full profit and loss accountability, the Director ensures every project delivers on performance, budget, and quality.

Location & Travel Details: You can be based in any city or state in the U.S.. This is a traveling, project based position, up to 75% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You'll spend 8-18 months on average per project. We offer designated per diem in addition to an excellent base salary to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for mobilization support (may include mileage reimbursement), and includes one longer weekend every four weeks for additional time at home. A company vehicle and fuel card OR vehicle allowance will be provided.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

MasTec Industrial, along with sister companies Casey Industrial and Phoenix Industrial, has served the power industry since 1947. We support utilities, developers, and municipalities with EPC services and project development expertise.

Ranked by ENR as the #1 Power Contractor, we specialize in natural gas, oil, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in utility and industrial systems, including simple and combined cycle plants and reciprocating engines.

We're committed to delivering quality, safety, and value at every project phase, from concept to operations. At MasTec Industrial, we invest in top talent and foster a respectful, inclusive environment where employees thrive as innovative leaders. The MasTec Industrial market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

• General:
  • Develop operations plan and direct overall activities to assist in achieving total project objectives. Responsible for budgeting, planning, staffing, safety, quality, and procurement.
  • Direct (through subordinate managers) project activities to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities, and personnel.
  • Oversee multiple projects consisting of $500 million or more.
• Business Development:
  • Select and develop prospective relationships that provide the best Go/Get opportunity given the competition, available resources, risk profile, profit potential and capabilities of Casey Industrial.
  • Contact business representatives of potential clients to identify their needs and sell Company value, skills and services.
  • Build long term relationships with owner, OEM, and engineering firm representatives.
  • Meet client's needs prior to contract execution. Provide advice, liaison, planning, etc. to prospective and current clients.
  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of accounts and contacts garnered through on-line professional networking and social media, internet searches/RSS feeds, connections through LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and other applicable resources.
  • Serve as a company role model and represent the company (as an attendee or a presenter) at trade shows, public relations events, community activities and other client-related events.
• Financial:
  • Reviews and analyzes expenditure, financial, and operations reports to determine requirements for increasing profits, for respective projects. May coordinate activity with appropriate project operational personnel to ensure total project(s) budgets are met.
  • Manage all financial aspects of contracts by performing cost analysis activities on a routine basis to protect Company's interest while simultaneously maintaining a good relationship with Client.
  • Approves requisitions for equipment, materials, and supplies within limits of Regional/Divisional Office or Facility operational budget. May negotiate contracts with equipment and materials suppliers.
  • In depth understanding of financial/accounting principles.
• Commercial:
  • Significant experience reviewing and understanding contracts and negotiating experience are required.
  • In depth understanding of Change Order Management with a focus around cost, schedule, and scope management.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Interact regularly with senior Company management and client representatives.
  • Attend periodic internal project progress, division/business unit, and corporate meetings. Represent Company in external project meetings.
• Human Resources:
  • Enforces compliance of project personnel with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations.
  • Trains and develops subordinate personnel and approves personnel actions and pay changes for assigned area.
  • Represent Company in project meetings; assists in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Safety:
  • Through Project Managers, and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client safety processes and policies.
• Quality:
  • Through Project Managers, and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents insure all employees and subcontractors adhere to project, corporate, and client quality processes and policies.
• Preconstruction:
  • In the Preconstruction phase generally receives the Invitation to Bid/Request for Proposal (RFP), reviews the Bid/Contract documents, participates in the Bid Adjudication meeting with Go/No-Go decision.
  • Supports proposal development efforts to adhere to customer RFP requirements along with providing content to position the company with the best chance of winning the project.
  • Supports business unit estimate development with a focus on risks/opportunities and utilizing previous customer hot buttons to give the company the best chance of award.
  • In the Pre-Planning phase reviews/approves the project schedule/budgets and facilitates the handover process to Project/Construction Management.
• Execution:
  • Monitors/controls the execution phase through administrative direction of Project Managers and on-site Construction Managers/Superintendents to ensure project adheres to schedule and budget; monitor overall safety, quality, and productivity of work performed by the division/business unit operation, investigating potentially serious situations and implementing corrective measures.
• Other:
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by Division/Business Unit Director.
  • Assume additional responsibilities as required by the division/business unit operating needs or as directed by corporate dictate.
  • Manage, lead direct reports, and mentor.

SUPERVISORY:

• Direct Field Supervision and coordinate with other departments for successful preconstruction and construction activities.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A four-year construction, engineering or related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or experience, plus extensive (ten or more years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance and management required.
• Prior experience in mining construction is essential, with a deep understanding of the industry's unique challenges, safety standards, and production workflows.
• Experience working for General Contracting company/Construction Management firm with mid-to-large scale projects of a complex nature.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Be knowledgeable of MIC Health and Safety programs and project specific regulations.
• When on-site, actively participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors.
• Set a personal example of safe behavior.
• Advanced understanding of construction/fabrication methods, processes, and supervision of large groups essential
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and project performance.
• Knowledge of multiple construction delivery models to include EPC, Design-Build, etc.
• Strong persuasive and influencing skills.
• A thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
• Exceptional ability to interact professionally with clients and all levels of management and to successfully manage business relationships.
• Ability to use discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong organizational, management and leadership skills.
• Significant business, marketing, and estimating skills required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding presentation and relationship building skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software.
• Other may duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires prolonged sitting at a desk and working at a computer. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay of $190,000 - $225,000 with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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