Keely DeWit

• No Degree? Requires 20 years of experience and mastery in electrical work
• Degree? Highly Preferred but not mandatory
• Sales Experience: Highly preferred, ideally with construction or electrical industry focus
• Business Development Experience: Must be comfortable managing electrical contractors and engaging in sales efforts, will have to work & pitch projects to outside electrical contractors
• Contractor Experience: Look for candidates who have managed contractors previoulsy
• Previous Southwire Candidates: Do not submit candidates who have previously interviewed with Southwire for this role lets ask them if they have spoken with anyone before screening!

• Reports to Southwire's internal sales channels, including agents and distributors.
• Manage a team of BIM/VDC professionals.

Overview: The Director of Construction Planning and Solution Services will play a pivotal role in expanding Southwire’s electrical contractor construction offerings, addressing labor shortages, and incomplete project designs within the electrical industry. The position requires managing relationships with electrical contractors, developing solutions to optimize project costs and timelines, and leading a team of experts. The role also involves working closely with internal sales and external channels to promote Southwire’s products and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with electrical contractors to provide Southwire solutions and construction services.
• Work closely with internal sales teams, external agent representatives, and electrical distributors.
• Manage a team of BIM/VDC professionals to provide construction design and solutions.
• Analyze construction projects, optimize solutions, and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements for electrical contractors.
• Oversee the planning and prefabrication of advanced cable bundling solutions.
• Understand contractor workflows, sequencing, and supply chain challenges, and find solutions to streamline processes.
• Manage project-specific opportunities and challenges, ensuring alignment with business goals and outcomes.
• Provide key preconstruction services for cable installations, including low and medium voltage systems.
• Drive standardization and early-stage project design planning to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Electrical Business Insights: Deep understanding of the electrical industry and its challenges.
• Effective Communication: Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
• Result-Driven: Focus on achieving measurable success and impact.
• Extensive Experience: Manage large, complex electrical construction projects, including financial P&L oversight.
• Electrical Estimating & Project Quoting: Strong experience in estimating and project quoting for electrical installations.

• 401k with matching
• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth Opportunities
• Parental Leave & More

Notes:

• Replaced Role: Johnny Sellers, previous director, is being replaced.
• Training Potential: Possible liaison role for Johnny Sellers to help train the new hire (still pending).
• Urgency: Critical role due to the director's recent retirement in December.