T&D Operations Manager

Description The MAR T&D Operations Manager provides operational leadership for the Mid-Atlantic Region Transmission & Distribution practice, helping drive the growth, performance, and long-term success of the business through people, culture, and execution excellence. This role is focused on developing high-performing teams, strengthening leadership capabilities, improving operational effectiveness, and creating an environment where employee-owners can thrive. The Regional Operations Manager will partner closely with regional and global leadership to execute strategic initiatives, support sustainable growth, and advance the MAR T&D organization as an industry-leading EPC practice. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can successfully balance business performance, talent development, employee engagement, innovation, and client service in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Champion and lead a strong safety culture grounded in our "Living Safer" principles and operational excellence. Lead and develop department managers, project managers, account managers, and technical leaders across the MAR T&D organization. Help shape and execute the MAR T&D business strategy, aligning people, operations, and growth initiatives with regional and global priorities. Build and sustain a high-performance, inclusive culture that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, trust, ownership, and continuous improvement. Drive employee engagement initiatives that strengthen connection, retention, leadership development, and overall employee experience. Support the continued growth of MAR T&D’s EPC capabilities by developing scalable, delivery-focused engineering and design teams. Partner with recruiting and HR teams to attract, hire, onboard, and retain exceptional talent across all levels of the organization. Lead workforce planning and resource management efforts to support sustainable business growth and effective project execution. Advance leadership development, mentorship, career pathing, and succession planning initiatives throughout the region. Champion innovation and continuous improvement, including the implementation of AI-enabled tools, digital workflows, and operational best practices that improve quality and efficiency. Foster strong collaboration and alignment across Raleigh, Richmond, and Arlington offices while strengthening regional culture and connectivity. Serve as a visible leader and trusted partner within the organization, helping teams navigate change, growth, and evolving business needs. Support business development activities through client engagement, strategic relationship building, and collaboration with account and project leadership. Drive operational and financial performance by supporting key business metrics related to growth, utilization, profitability, quality, and execution. Promote transparency and effective communication across the organization through consistent engagement and feedback mechanisms. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program required. Minimum 10 years of related experience in the T&D industry, including transmission and/or substation projects. Previous leadership or management experience leading teams and developing people strongly preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, drive organizational change, and build high-performing teams. Strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational performance, people development, and strategic growth priorities. Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization. Experience fostering employee engagement, team connectivity, and inclusive workplace culture. Proven ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and execute effectively in a dynamic environment. Strong planning, organizational, and operational leadership capabilities. Passion for mentorship, leadership development, and building future leaders. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job Project Management Primary Location US-NC-Raleigh Other Locations US-VA-Richmond, US-VA-Arlington Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time Req ID: 262009 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-EF #T&D N/A #J-18808-Ljbffr Burns & McDonnell