Mission Critical Operations Manager

P1 Construction is seeking a Mission Critical Operations Manager reporting to our Lenexa, KS office.  

This position will require weekly travel to jobsites as well as business development functions with general contractors and owners. This position will follow a hybrid schedule – working at home or jobsites and traveling to our Lenexa office as needed. Do not have to live in the KC metro area. This could be a remote based position.

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P1 Construction has grown into a national construction and solutions provider. P1 is a specialty subcontractor providing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building technologies, controls, millwright, and architectural metal work across the U.S. But there’s so much more to P1’s broad spectrum single-source capabilities, including value-added services like virtual design and construction and multi-trade fabrication. When you work for P1 Construction, you'll be part of a culture that puts safety first, treats associates like family, and provides challenging work in a rewarding, energetic environment. P1 Construction takes pride in maintaining a high standard of excellence along with an ethical and friendly business culture.

P1 Construction, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. 

We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Our company offers excellent benefits including health insurance, HSA, dental, vision, flexible spending plan, multiple voluntary options, company paid life and disability insurance, an outstanding 401(k), PTO plan, bonuses, flex time schedules, and many more.

Job Summary

Seeking an Operations Manager with electrical trade construction experience managing mission critical, EV, or other similar advanced technologies projects to direct the day to day operations and growth of the Mission Critical electrical division.

We are a Midwest based electrical construction company looking for a Mission Critical Operations Manager. We have various hyperscale clients making our portfolio exciting with plenty of room to further develop and grow the division. We have been in business for over 100 years and consistently rank in the upper tier of national electrical contractors.

This position has the opportunity to lead the division from all aspects and be integral to the strategic growth of the division as well as the company. This position reports to the Vice President of Electrical Operations.  

Salary is commensurate with experience.

This position has the following responsibilities for the daily management, supervision, coordination and successful completion of the preconstruction, project management and field operations of projects. Project services include lump sum, design/build, and negotiated GMP projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead a team of project managers, project engineers, as other associates working within this division.
• Coordinate with the Electrical Estimating Manager to assist during the pre-construction activities.
• Monitor design progress for agreement with defined cost and schedule.
• Coordinate resolution of constructability issues during design and coordinate pricing of alternative design concepts.
• Participate in Scope of Work and schedule preparation for all proposals and participate in Pre-Bid meetings with Project Management and Engineering personnel. May also have some operational responsibilities.
• Interact with customers and develop win strategies for project pursuits. Oversee the marketing and qualification submission efforts during the pursuit phase.
• Member of company Electrical Leadership Team. Function as a liaison of the Marketing, Engineering and Preconstruction Departments, bringing forward concerns, issues and opportunities. Review current and recommend process improvements with new ideas to that strive to provide positive impact on the company's profitability as well as enhance the customer experience.
• Works with the Executive, Marketing, Business Development Division to identify and qualify prospects in the assigned market segment.
• Maintains favorable relationships with customer' and prospects' key decision makers in order to earn the right to negotiate for projects.
• Reviews all bid documents and drawings and coordinates with the Estimating Department, as appropriate, for modifications and updates.
• Assigns projects to the division’s project managers and provides them with appropriate guidance regarding compliance with P1’s policies and procedures.
• For any project that is a federal contract, ensures compliance with federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ensures that project managers and foremen are enforcing all safety standards.
• Conducts monthly project reviews in order to monitor progress (with a focus on forecasting, profitability and productivity), to identify any potential problems, to recognize achievement, and, as needed, to coach for success.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS) in an electrical engineering or construction related discipline preferred but not required.  
• Experience:
  • Must have a minimum of 15 years of experience working as an Electrical Construction Project Manager on large construction projects (not residential), directly overseeing electrical construction work. General contractors or project managers overseeing electrical contractors do not meet this requirement.
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience directly supervising multiple construction project management teams.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a motor vehicle record check.  Must be able to meet P1 qualifications to operate a vehicle on company business. Must be at least 18 years of age.  Must possess a valid driver’s license.  Must have access to drive a well maintained vehicle.  Must have up to date registration with the local Department of Motor Vehicles.  Both the candidate and the vehicle must be currently covered on a personal insurance policy.

Desired Competencies: Excellent business acumen, past experience managing a profit and loss division, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience developing teams, strong drive to enhance company profits, exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Preconstruction
• Construction
• Electrical
• Manager
• Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Estimating
• Industrial
• Mission Critical
• Data Center

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources: email P1jobs@P1Group.com or call: 913-275-5694.

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