Director of Industrial Demolition – Decommissioning

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the financial and operational performance of the industrial demolition and decommissioning sector.

• Oversee projects from initial site assessment and estimating through to mobilization, execution in the field, and project closeout.

• Direct the safe dismantling, draining, rigging, loading, transportation, removal, and material recovery of transformers and other substantial electrical equipment at client sites.

• Establish consistent processes for estimating, job planning, safety protocols, scheduling, job costing, and project reviews.

• Coordinate project managers, field leaders, crews, equipment, transportation, and subcontractors across various locations.

• Recruit, nurture, and lead a robust team of professionals in field operations.

• Collaborate with sales and operations leaders to enhance revenue, improve backlog, and fortify customer relationships.

• Assess the recovery and sale of metals, transformer oil, and other materials based on the total value of the project.

• Ensure adherence to OSHA regulations, environmental laws, transportation requirements, and customer safety standards.

• Travel frequently to support operations, engage with customers, oversee site activities, and address business growth needs.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, general managers, field leaders, sales teams, and support functions to develop a scalable industrial services operation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a closely related field is required.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• PMP certification is preferred.

• At least 10 years of experience in industrial demolition, dismantling, heavy construction, environmental services, utility services, remediation, heavy rigging, or a related field.

• Proven experience in P&L accountability, budgeting, forecasting, planning, and performance reporting.

• Experience in project scheduling, estimating, logistics planning, and executing job site surveys.

• Proven track record in leading business development initiatives and managing pipeline/backlog performance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

• Strong understanding of transformer field decommissioning operations and related sales and operational practices.

• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and relevant environmental and regulatory standards.

• Capability to establish and maintain standardized processes, consistent workflows, best practices, and measurable KPIs.

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including margin management, estimate accuracy, and target-based reporting.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• A strong customer service orientation.

• Ability to lead, develop, and influence others across multiple locations and functions.

• Capacity to perform effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance with three plan choices.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance options.

• Dental insurance plans.

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities.

• Competitive 401(k) matching.

• 401(k) vesting schedule.

• Telemedicine services.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Legal services available.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid sick leave.

• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Consideration for second chance hiring for qualified applicants with criminal histories.