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Position Summary

The Electrical Division Operations Manager will lead the Division’s operational efforts to effectively plan, manage, and successfully execute electrical construction projects while achieving scope, budget, quality, safety, and schedule objectives for clients. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across project management, field operations, estimating, procurement, and client relations to support division growth, profitability, and long-term strategic goals. The Operations Manager will collaborate closely with division leadership, project teams, and customers to ensure consistent project delivery, operational efficiency, workforce development, and exceptional client satisfaction across all electrical projects and services.  

Position Details

• Partner with division leadership to establish strategic growth initiatives, profitability targets, operational performance metrics, and resource planning for the Electrical Division.
• Lead and motivate operations, project management, engineering, field supervision, and support teams to successfully execute electrical construction projects in alignment with division and company objectives.
• Drive division profitability through improvements in estimating, procurement, labor productivity, scheduling, prefabrication, change order management, and installation methods for electrical systems.
• Conduct monthly project review meetings and assist in preparation of division financial reporting including revenue forecasts, margin projections, budgets, labor tracking, and cash flow analysis.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in partnership with Division Leadership to improve operational efficiency, safety, quality, and consistency across projects.
• Participate in business development activities including client relationship management, project scoping, estimate and bid reviews, contract negotiations, and representation of the company in client and partner meetings.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS, BSEE, Construction Management, or equivalent) from an accredited engineering, construction science, or technical program preferred.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license, or equivalent industry certifications preferred but not required.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in electrical construction, operations management, estimating, project management, or design/build electrical systems.
• Proven experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, healthcare, mission critical, or institutional electrical construction projects.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and lead high-performing teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong working relationships with executive leadership, clients, subcontractors, vendors, field teams, and business partners.
• Thorough understanding of project management principles, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and construction operations.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, procurement practices, and industry standards/codes.
• Knowledge of contract law, contract language, risk management, and change management processes.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process, and energy systems coordination.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, and construction financial reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze operational and financial performance data to drive strategic decisions.
• Ability to travel up to 50% as required.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits 

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).