Title:  Vice President of Operations

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

As a Vice President of Operations you will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Establish, implement, and communicate the strategic direction of the assigned division
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems
• Collaborate with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization's goals and objectives
• Identify, recommend, and implement new processes and strategies to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials
• Ensure that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization's business plan and vision
• Establish, communicate, and implement operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution
• Review and approve cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
• Establish and administer the department's budget
• Present periodic performance reports and metrics to the senior leadership team
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management
• Identify training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership 

What You'll Have

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required, MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays 
• Potential Bonus Opportunities 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Employee Discounts 
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work different schedules and stay late with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!