Electrical Operations Manager

Upchurch • Flowood, MS

15d

About The Position

The Electrical Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all electrical construction operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. This role provides leadership to project managers, superintendents, and field crews while driving operational efficiency, quality, and profitability across multiple projects.

Requirements

• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in electrical construction
• 3-5+ years in a supervisory or operations management role
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, construction processes, and NEC
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid understanding of job costing, labor productivity, and scheduling
• Proficient in construction management software (e.g., AccuBid, Bluebeam)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or mixed-use construction
• OSHA 30 certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple electrical construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements
• Review project schedules, manpower plans, and material procurement strategies
• Monitor job cost reports and take corrective action to protect margins
• Support project managers with change orders, RFIs, submittals, and closeout documentation
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field staff
• Coordinate staffing and manpower planning across all active projects
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations across all job sites
• Conduct or support job site safety audits and incident investigations
• Ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and project specifications
• Promote a proactive safety culture and lead by example
• Support estimating and pre-construction teams with project planning and constructability reviews
• Assist in project handoff from estimating to operations
• Review scopes of work, schedules, and labor projections for accuracy
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, general contractors, and inspectors
• Attend project meetings and resolve operational issues promptly
• Maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business
• Develop and implement operational best practices and standard procedures
• Track KPIs related to safety, productivity, schedule, and financial performance
• Provide regular reports to executive leadership on project and operational status

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager