Electrical Operations Manager

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Electrical Operations Manager
Commercial & Industrial Electrical Construction
Location: Charleston, SC
Compensation: $180,000–$250,000
Benefits: Competitive Executive Package + Long-Term Growth Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Operations Manager to oversee company-wide electrical construction operations in Charleston, SC.

This is a high-level leadership opportunity for someone with deep commercial and industrial electrical construction experience who understands how to lead people, drive profitability, improve project execution, and build strong operational teams.

This role will oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, field leadership, and overall project performance while working closely with executive leadership on growth, strategy, and long-term company direction.

Why Join the Team?
You will join an established electrical construction organization entering an important phase of growth and leadership transition.

This is a succession-track opportunity with real influence over operations, people development, project performance, and the future direction of the business.

What You’ll Get

$180,000–$250,000 base salary
Executive-level leadership responsibility
Long-term growth and succession opportunity
Influence over company-wide electrical operations
Opportunity to develop future leaders
Exposure to large commercial and industrial projects
Direct partnership with executive leadership


What You’ll Do

Lead electrical construction operations across the organization
Oversee Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership
Manage operational performance across multiple projects and teams
Drive consistency in scheduling, staffing, procurement, and project execution
Monitor job cost, labor productivity, margins, and forecasting
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and profitably
Identify operational risks and implement corrective action
Improve processes, workflows, and accountability across teams
Partner with leadership on growth strategy and operational planning
Develop Project Managers, Superintendents, and future leaders
Strengthen communication between office and field operations
Help build scalable systems that support long-term company growth


What We’re Looking For

12+ years of electrical construction experience
10+ years of progressive leadership experience
Strong commercial and industrial electrical construction background
Experience leading multiple projects, teams, or locations
Strong understanding of project management and field operations
Deep knowledge of job cost, margins, forecasting, and project financials
Proven ability to lead and develop Project Managers and Superintendents
Strong understanding of manpower planning and labor productivity
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to turn operational challenges into actionable solutions
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Equivalent electrical construction leadership experience will also be considered


Preferred Experience

Large-scale commercial or industrial electrical construction
Infrastructure, institutional, or federal project experience
BIM/VDC and prefabrication
Lean Construction
Operational process improvement
Experience building and developing high-performing teams


This is an excellent opportunity for a proven electrical construction leader who wants to take ownership of operations, develop the next generation of leadership, and play a major role in the future of the organization.
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Equal Opportunity Employer: M/W/Disability/Veterans