Director, Operations - Steel & Wire Service Line

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

What You'll Do

This role supports the coordination and execution of the Steel & Wire scope of work (structure assembly and erection, conductor, shield wire and OPGW installation) on major transmission projects across multiple operating units and projects. The Director of Steel & Wire will lead efforts to optimize internal resources, reduce reliance on external companies, and drive operating company success through strategic involvement during estimating, pre-construction, and execution phases of large-scale electrical transmission projects. This role works closely with OpU Presidents, Project Managers, and Estimators to improve internal resource and equipment utilization and ensure project success.

 

Servant Leadership & Team Support

• Foster a culture of servant leadership by prioritizing the success of OpUs and project teams.
• Act as a trusted partner and resource, providing hands-on support while empowering teams to take ownership of their work.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Quanta to ensure alignment and shared success.
• Listen actively to the needs of the OpUs, providing guidance and removing obstacles to execution.
• Lead by example with a focus on accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support OpUs in the planning and execution of the Steel & Wire SOW.
• Assist in estimating and pre-construction efforts to ensure accurate pricing, scope alignment and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with multiple OpUs and scopes to integrate Steel & Wire work into the project schedule and budget, including foundation turnover, structure delivery, outage windows and stringing sequences.
• Support crew, equipment and materials planning (cranes, helicopters, pullers, tensioners, reel handling) and help OpUs share resources across projects.
• Provide guidance and problem-solving to OpU teams to enhance execution.
• Gather lessons learned from completed projects and implement improvements for future projects.

Team & Stakeholder Support

• Act as a resource for multiple OpU teams and overall bid teams.
• Provide training and development to OpU teams.
• Build strong relationships with OpUs to understand their unique challenges and provide tailored support.
• Track project performance, cost structures and productivity (structures set per day, miles of wire strung, sag and clip-in production) to identify areas for improvement.
• Act as an extension of existing OpUs.

Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

• Streamline estimating and execution processes to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on external companies.
• Work with OpUs to standardize best practices for Steel & Wire work execution.
• Monitor financial and operational performance metrics related to Steel & Wire work and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Suggest and implement Value Engineering alternatives during the estimating process.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Separate base scope from risk register scope and help stakeholders understand the reasoning behind this division of scope in the base bid.
• Identify potential risks related to Steel & Wire work (access constraints, weather, material delivery, line crossings, outages) and support teams in developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards on all projects.
• Produce an independent bid for each project to compare with each OpU’s bid, ultimately aligning each project’s pricing, scope and schedule with one approach for the bid team.
• Analyze clarifications from multiple OpUs, aggregate them into one concise list, and explain them to stakeholders across the bid team.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree Construction Management, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the transmission Steel & Wire construction industry, with a focus on structure erection and conductor/OPGW stringing for large-scale transmission projects, including field construction management, estimating and P&L management experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and coordinating multi-unit operations, with a successful track record of driving internal resource utilization
• Strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to implement plans that align with overall business objectives
• Flexibility to adapt to varying levels of involvement and collaboration with operating companies
• Comprehensive understanding of construction processes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements for transmission projects

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of 3 to 4 people

Travel Requirements

• Travels: Yes
• Percent of time: 50%
• Overnight required: Yes

• Indirectly supervise OpUs across Quanta focused on the Transmission Steel & Wire Construction Market

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $175,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.