Vice President of Operations – Electrical Contracting

Generac Power Systems • Bergenfield, NJ

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About The Position

East West Electrical Contractors is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead day-to-day operations for its growing electrical contracting firm in northern New Jersey. The company serves residential, commercial, nonprofit, and local government clients, provides generator services, and works on energy-efficiency initiatives. The VP will oversee execution of projects from estimating through closeout and help ensure projects meet schedule, budget, specification, safety, and quality expectations.

This is a senior operational leadership role for a licensed electrician who has progressed from field work to leading teams and project managers. The VP will partner strategically with the President/Owner and serve as the senior operational leader and a key decision-maker in the executive’s absence. The role combines regular field involvement with strategic planning, team development, process improvement, financial oversight, and long-term growth initiatives. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, performance-driven bonuses, and an equity opportunity subject to vesting and shareholder agreements. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plan participation.

Requirements

• Current New Jersey Electrical Contractor license; an equivalent state license is strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in electrical contracting and service work.
• At least 5 years in operations management or senior project leadership.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple crews or project managers on concurrent projects.
• Direct experience managing residential, commercial, and public electrical projects, such as municipal, school, or government work.
• A record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

• A current New Jersey Electrical Contractor license is specifically sought; an equivalent state license is strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial understanding of equity ownership and commitment to building a scalable, systems-driven operation.
• Forward-thinking approach to innovation, process optimization, and contributing to the firm’s long-term vision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field and project operations from initial estimating through project closeout, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Mentor and lead technicians, service and maintenance teams, and project managers while fostering accountability, safety, and quality.
• Manage operational planning, manpower allocation, resource optimization, project sequencing, and cross-trade coordination.
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures for project execution, change-order management, document control, and closeout.
• Monitor project financials, including labor costs, material procurement, profit margins, and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code, state and local electrical regulations, OSHA standards, and public contract requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, general contractors, construction managers, inspectors, and public entities.
• Lead recruitment, development, performance management, retention, and succession planning for electricians, apprentices, foremen, and project managers.
• Promote the use of project management platforms, field reporting tools, and scheduling systems to improve visibility, communication, and decision-making.
• Serve as senior operational leader in the President/Owner’s absence and contribute to strategic planning, annual budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives.
• Make regular site visits and interact directly with foremen and project managers.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with market rates in northern New Jersey.
• Performance-driven bonuses tied to KPIs such as safety, profitability, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Equity stake in the company, subject to vesting and shareholder agreements.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan participation.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed