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Essel

Project Assistant

Citrus Heights, CA

About the Company Our client is a well-established general contractor with over four decades of ... Support material ordering and coordination of temporary facilities such as dumpsters, storage ...

Essel

Project Assistant

Citrus Heights, CA · On-site

About the Company Our client is a well-established general contractor with over four decades of ... Support material ordering and coordination of temporary facilities such as dumpsters, storage ...

Essel

Project Assistant

Citrus Heights, CA · On-site

About the Company Our client is a well-established general contractor with over four decades of ... Support material ordering and coordination of temporary facilities such as dumpsters, storage ...

Aerotek

General Laborer- Construction

Mount Vernon, IL

$20 - $25/hr

... the General Contractor team on a large commercial construction project expected to run until at ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

STRUCTURE RESOURCES LLC

Carpenter

Indianapolis, IN

$28 - $32/hr

... General Contractor specializing in commercial construction. We are looking for talented individuals to support both commercial construction projects and facilities maintenance work . This is a temp ...

Aerotek

Carpenter

Medford, MA · On-site

$25 - $33/hr

We support a general contractor that specializes in building high end multi family apartment ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

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Temporary general contractors often face challenges such as adapting quickly to new project sites, integrating with unfamiliar teams, and managing tight project timelines. To navigate these hurdles, it's crucial to establish clear communication channels early, familiarize yourself with site-specific protocols, and leverage prior experience to anticipate and solve problems efficiently. Building rapport with subcontractors and staying organized with documentation can also help ensure projects stay on track and foster a positive working environment.

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Business Line Manager - Temporary Electric

Business Line Manager - Temporary Electric

DPR Construction

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

DPR Construction rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 79 rated construction

Job description

Job Description

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industry. We are seeking an experiencedBusiness Line Manager - Temporary Electrictolead the performance, growth, and day-to-day execution of OES's Temporary Electric business with a builder's mindset and a strong commitment to customer success. This roleis responsible fordelivering reliable, safe, and scalable temporary power solutions that keep jobsites moving while aligning with OES's mission to be the builder's partner of choice. The position partners closely with regional operations, project teams, field teams, and customers to drive service excellence, financial performance, innovation, and continuous improvement across the business line. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the Temporary Electric business line with accountability for safety, service, financial performance, operational execution, and customer satisfaction.

  • Partner with internal teams, customers, trade partners, and project stakeholders to deliver temporary electric solutions that support project success, schedule certainty, and jobsite productivity.

  • Build and develop high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, coaching team members, reinforcing accountability, and supporting hiring, development, and performance management decisions.

  • Establish business line goals, operating plans, budgets, and forecasts that align with OES priorities and support sustainable growth.

  • Drive operational excellence by improving planning, standardization, resourceutilization, and execution processes across the Temporary Electric business.

  • Monitor business line performance, including revenue, margin, cost control, billing, collections, forecasting, and monthly reporting, and take action to improve results.

  • Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring temporary electric work is planned and executed with attention to compliance, risk mitigation, and safe jobsite practices.

  • Coordinate procurement, equipment, materials, andlogisticsto support reliable service delivery and responsive execution.

  • Identifyand implement process improvements, innovative solutions, and scalable practices that enhance the customer experience and strengthen OES's value proposition.

  • Represent OES with integrity, collaboration, passion, and versatility while contributing to a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and builder-focused problem solving.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong business judgment, communication skills, and commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and innovationrequired.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead with a customer-first mindset, collaborate across functions, and drive operational and financial results.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field, or equivalent industry experiencerequired.

  • 5-8 years of experience in construction operations, temporary power, equipment, jobsite services, business operations, or a related fieldrequired.

  • 2-4 years of experience leading teams, supervising operations, or managing business line performancerequired.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

  • Must be able tolift upto 50 pounds at times.

  • Availabilityto travel as needed.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities atwww.dpr.com/careers.

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