Irby Utilities is one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 500 employees across more than 45 branches in 27 states.  Irby Utilities has experienced incredible growth over the past five years.  This presents many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations such as:  Jackson, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Syracuse, Nashville, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland and Minneapolis.

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity.   Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution. 

The Director of Construction – Technology & Communications plans, directs, coordinates and budgets activities concerned with the construction of telecommunication projects that Irby Co. provides for various Utility Customers through the US. Participates in the conceptual development of construction projects and oversees their assignment, organization, scheduling, and implementation. This position formulates company policies and ensures adherence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the assignment and satisfactory completion of Construction Processes at each Utility with a signed Irby Master Services agreement.

• Make all recommendations on construction processes and utilization of technology and design implementation.

• Assign tasks to all Construction Managers on projects.

• Report to Vice President of Technology and Communications and will communicate all necessary functions and timing of the construction process.

• Report on the deliverables for each account in a monthly staff meeting with members of Leadership.

• Maintain activity via brief in-person visits at remote locations as a means to overlook field construction.

• Monitor and make joint inventory and purchasing decisions related to each customer’s needs.

• Train and evaluate personnel and be responsible for acquiring talent needed to fill critical roles.

• Confer with Management to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.

• Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Position requires excellent mathematical skills
• Knowledge of public safety, security issues and regulations
• Organizational skills; ability to handle several projects concurrently
• Ability to review and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to manage through conflict, complexity and to problem solve issues
• Project management skills: ability to create and update construction schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Microsoft Project
• Ability to work independently and self-directed; takes initiative in seeking efficiencies of processes
• Excellent communication skills in presentation, conversation and written correspondence to management, project team, sub-contractors and customers.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking and driving
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move equipment and objects up to 100 pounds
• Approximately 12 years of experience in construction/telecommunication industry, the last 5 of which were at a level that required extensive project management work

EOE M/F/DISABILITY VETERAN

Required Skills Required Experience

• Written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Patient assessment
• Principles of patient/family teaching