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Director of Operations

Lensa
Pensacola, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
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Overview

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

Position Overview

The Director of Operations will manage the financial and business development aspects of electrical power distribution (overhead and underground) construction projects. This position provides leadership for both technical and administrative functions within the electric line of business and will be responsible for establishing and managing the department's goals and objectives. The Director will have the lead role in interfacing with assigned construction leaders and for all aspects of the projects from initial budgeting, planning, and development. The Director has ownership for the financial P&L within the department's operations area.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and direct business unit operations staff in the effective and safe execution of projects.
  • Manage team to meet budgets and schedules and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Generate and control revenues and costs in order to deliver a profit to MasTec, with ultimate P&L responsibility for the business unit.
  • Make staffing decisions, train new employees, and develop employee performance.
  • Prepare and present detailed construction cost estimates and documentation.
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or a related field of study. (or equivalent work history)
  • 10 years of total relevant experience, including previous supervisory experience.
  • Experience managing divisional or department budget.
  • Experience managing projects to completion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with team members and upper management.
  • Ability to read work prints.

Preferred

  • 15 or more years progressive work experience in electric utility systems and managing operations
  • Proven track record of sales, development of successful business proposals, awarded and completed projects required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates both in the field and in in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or a related field of study. (or equivalent work history)
  • 10 years of total relevant experience, including previous supervisory experience.
  • Experience managing divisional or department budget.
  • Experience managing projects to completion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with team members and upper management.
  • Ability to read work prints.

Preferred

  • 15 or more years progressive work experience in electric utility systems and managing operations
  • Proven track record of sales, development of successful business proposals, awarded and completed projects required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates both in the field and in in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

  • Lead and direct business unit operations staff in the effective and safe execution of projects.
  • Manage team to meet budgets and schedules and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Generate and control revenues and costs in order to deliver a profit to MasTec, with ultimate P&L responsibility for the business unit.
  • Make staffing decisions, train new employees, and develop employee performance.
  • Prepare and present detailed construction cost estimates and documentation.
  • Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

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