Sr Operations Manager - Electrical Construction
Irvine, CA, US San Diego, CA, US Hartford, CT, US El Portal, CA, US Chicago, IL, US Newport, ME, US Portland, ME, US Baltimore, MD, US Waltham, MA, US Manhattan, NY, US Portsmouth, RI, US
Requisition ID: 179071
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: MEC Industrial District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Industrial
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Sr Operations Manager in MEC, you’ll lead impactful projects across water, wastewater, and power generation markets. This role offers more than just project oversight — it’s a chance to grow rapidly, take on complex challenges, and make a tangible difference across North America. We invest in your development through hands-on training and exposure to high-profile projects, empowering you to advance your career faster than you imagined.
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Co. (MEC) is a subsidiary of the Kiewit Corporation. Since our founding in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts, Mass. Electric Construction’s philosophy has been to pursue electrical projects that require a higher level of technical and logistical skill. MEC has organized strategically to actively participate and capture projects in the growing industrial market. We intend to effectively compete and win in traditional and alternate delivery procurements and position ourselves for a sustainable future. We self-perform the majority of our work and are looking for people committed to the industrial construction industry.
Location
Our culture is built on opportunity. We go where the work is—giving you access to exciting projects nationwide and endless chances to grow your career.
When you join us, you’ll work on projects across the U.S. with relocation assistance or per diem and paid trips home. Plus, we offer personalized development plans to help you reach your goals and maximize your potential.
Check out our current project locations below—and stay tuned for even more as new opportunities unfold in 2026!
- Irvine, CA
- Waltham, MA
- Norfolk, VA
- Omaha, NE
- Honolulu, HI
- Seattle, WA
- San Jose, CA
- Tucson, AZ
- Boise, ID
- Illinois
- New York
Responsibilities
• Effectively manage client relations, project administration, and direction of suppliers and subcontractors
• Competently manage all phases of planning and execution on projects or segments of work
• Ensure team capabilities align with project demands while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Establish project procedures consistent with contractual documents and quality plans for all engineering work; determine and oversee all project controls, schedules, and budgets.
• Serve as project representative with client, general contractor, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project reviews, and other meetings and correspondence.
• Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed.
• Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget, and/or schedule.
• Ensure best practices such as safety, quality, environmental, and compliance standards ae followed while executing the project on schedule and meeting quality expectations
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training, specifically in the infrastructure or industrial industry
• Competent in the use of computer software applications used for project control and administration, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, SharePoint
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Other Requirements:
• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Base Compensation: $135,000/yr - $165,000/yr
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Nearest Major Market: Irvine California
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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Operations Manager, Wastewater, Water Treatment, Electrical, Construction, Operations, Engineering