Director of Transmission Construction; Bird Electric

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee‑owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever‑evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Bird Electric Enterprises

Req : 113050
Opportunity Type: Staff
Relocation eligible: Yes
Full time/Part time: Full-Time
Project Only Hire: No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Bird Electric, a Black & Veatch company, is a U.S. self‑perform electrical construction services provider with a national reach in emergency power restoration. With more than 600 employees, Bird Electric delivers grid solutions and operates in adjacent distributed infrastructure markets. The company also has long‑established relationships with fuel producers and energy providers.

This position is a key member of the senior management team responsible for creating the strategy to develop and aggressively grow the Transmission Division in Bird Electric utilizing experience in the construction market. This position assists in developing construction and field capabilities, work processes and instructions, skilled resources, and project execution plans to win and execute the projects based on the high standards inherent in the organization and to the satisfaction of government regulators.

Will be responsible for Bird Electric's Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee geographic footprint.

• Provide expertise and oversight on all construction projects for the assigned division.
• Accountable for construction performance, work processes and practices covering field and construction operations, and budget and cost management schedule and schedule management, reporting, training and mentor integration, career development and other aspects of administration for construction and field operations.
• Authority to allocate and manage resources and support and, when required, direct field and jobsite operations consistent with laws, regulations, and company and division policies, standards, contract agreements and project specific circumstances.
• Responsible for project field and jobsite operations for projects and programs that include on‑site owners engineer support, construction management, new or refurbishment design‑build activities, and construction only scopes.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 20 years of construction experience (expert in Transmission projects) including Project Field Manager and Operations Manager of one or more construction operations, 8 years of experience as a Project Field Manager and Operations Manager of one or more construction operations.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Experience with estimating, cost and schedule needs and construction reporting (committed cost, cost to complete, performance metrics) preferred.
• Preferred
  
  Skills:
  • Leadership and the ability to interact with other leaders, government ministers, heads of industry and special interest groups, and teaming partners.
  • Ability to present concepts and results in large industry forums and events, and to fellow professionals.
  • Ability to work with an aggressive, dynamic company; one who holds teamwork and a strong work ethic in high regard.
  • Able to work with a variety of people in changing environments where adaptability is a critical element; someone with a broad perspective.
  • Able to affect change; able to make decisions in a timely manner using the best available facts.
  • A person with a bias for action and the fortitude to challenge the…