Vice President of Operations (Commercial Electrical)
About The Position
Fortune Electrical is seeking a Vice President of Operations to provide executive leadership and operational oversight across all field and project operations for our growing team. This role serves as a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for managing the performance, structure, and scalability of the organization’s operational functions. This role requires a highly experienced commercial electrical construction leader with a proven track record of managing people, building high-performing teams, and driving accountability across a growing organization. This position operates as a direct strategic partner to the President and plays a critical role in scaling Fortune Electrical’s operations while maintaining quality, profitability, and culture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction
- 5+ years of experience managing managers or operational teams
- Proven track record of leading large operational teams and multiple concurrent projects
- Demonstrated experience managing organizational performance and accountability
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead and develop people
- Deep understanding of construction operations, scheduling, and financial controls
- Exceptional decision-making and organizational management skills
Nice To Haves
- Florida Electrical License preferred or ability to obtain one
- Prior experience in an executive, director, or senior operational leadership role
- Experience scaling operations in a growing commercial electrical contractor
- Strong business acumen and operational leadership capability
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior operational and project leadership partner to the President
- Oversee multiple large-scale commercial electrical construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
- Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
- Provide executive-level oversight of project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field teams
- Review and support complex estimates, bids, and proposals
- Maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, engineers, and inspectors
- Ensure compliance with contractual, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor project financial performance including labor productivity, margins, and change orders
- Support hiring, mentoring, and development of project and field leadership
- Establish and enforce companywide project execution standards and best practices
- Act as senior leader in the President’s absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
