Job SummaryThe Director of Industrial Demolition & Decommissioning is responsible for the financial, commercial, and operational performance of ’s field decommissioning business. This position leads the safe dismantling, draining, rigging, loading, transportation, removal, and material recovery of transformers and other heavy electrical equipment at customer locations. The Director is accountable for revenue growth, profitability, estimating accuracy, project execution, resource planning, process standardization, leadership development, and customer satisfaction across multiple territories. This position works closely with senior leadership, general managers, field leaders, sales personnel, and support functions to build a scalable and consistently executed industrial services operation.
Core Responsibilities
Own the financial and operational performance of the industrial demolition and decommissioning business.
Lead projects from site evaluation and estimating through mobilization, field execution, and closeout.
Build consistent processes for estimating, job planning, safety, scheduling, job costing, and project review.
Coordinate project managers, field leaders, crews, equipment, transportation, and subcontractors across multiple locations.
Recruit, develop, and lead a strong team of field operations professionals.
Partner with sales and operations leaders to grow revenue, improve backlog, and strengthen customer relationships.
Evaluate the recovery and sale of metals, transformer oil, and other materials based on total project value.
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, transportation requirements, and customer safety standards.
Travel extensively to support operations, customer engagement, site activity, and business growth needs.
Minimum Requirements
Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
PMP certification preferred.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial demolition, dismantling, heavy construction, environmental services, utility services, remediation, heavy rigging, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience with P&L accountability, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and performance reporting.
Experience in project scheduling, estimating, logistics planning, and job site survey execution.
Experience leading business development efforts and managing pipeline/backlog performance.
Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of transformer field decommission operations and related sales and operational practices.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and applicable environmental and regulatory standards.
Ability to build and maintain standardized processes, consistent workflows, best practices, and trackable KPIs.
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including margin management, estimate accuracy, and target-based reporting.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to lead, develop, and influence others across multiple locations and functions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
