Operations Manager - Electrical Construction

Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for driving profitability, quality standards, and client relationship management while leading and developing high-performing teams. This role oversees multiple large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive division profitability through effective execution of multiple large and complex projects
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including lessons learned processes and implementation of best practices
• Manage, mentor, and develop project teams, fostering a high-performance culture
• Oversee work assignments, hiring, promotions, and performance evaluations
• Review and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and project-specific methodologies
• Control departmental activities to ensure alignment with project requirements and standards
• Develop and oversee project management strategies, including:
  • Technical execution
  • Schedule goals
  • Procurement processes
  • Contractual compliance
  • Resource and capacity planning
• Adjust priorities and milestones based on changing customer needs, resource availability, and project demands
• Engage with customers to ensure expectations are met throughout all project milestones
• Provide oversight and coordination of third-party construction firms and subcontractors
• Lead the project review process, with a strong focus on financial forecasting and performance
• Proactively communicate risks, challenges, and successes to stakeholders
• Coordinate with accounting teams for invoicing as per contract terms and manage/ negotiate change orders
• Work with legal counsel to resolve contract disputes and provide operational input
• Balance internal and external resource allocation effectively across projects

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in electrical construction, managing large portfolios and teams
• Strong understanding of electric power engineering principles
• Proven field experience coordinating with construction management teams
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Project scheduling
  • Bids and take-offs
  • Change orders
  • Contracts
• Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and support business development / winning projects
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and team management skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license (preferred)