Operations Manager – Electrical Construction

Job Title: Operations Manager Electrical Construction

Location : Virginia Maryland D.C.

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
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Electrical Engineering or related field (preferred)
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license (preferred)