Local Electrical Operations Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and accountability (LMA) for Electrical Field Superintendents
• Work with other managers and field staff to implement and execute processes, and provide ideas for increased efficiency and standards for the electrical department.
• Aid Electrical Field Superintendents and Project Managers in communication and coordination of field personnel on the scope and schedule of the project.
• Mentor and resolve issues for Electrical Field Superintendents and field personnel.
• Oversee the growth and development of the field staff using Field Superintendents, Development Coordinators, and mentors.
• Lead the weekly Manpower Discussion/Planning meeting to assist other Directors of Operations and Field Superintendents in planning manpower for projects and assist with any pertinent issues or resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate manpower to the various jobsites and work with Field Superintendents and foremen to staff jobs effectively, efficiently, and within budget while maintaining estimated labor rates.
• Maintain the Kidwell Field Manpower Schedule Spreadsheet for the Local Electrical Teams coordinating with the Data Center and IS Divisions to accurately project manpower needs for estimation and to direct HR in hiring initiatives.
• Review jobsite walkthroughs for safety and work with Electrical Field Superintendents, Safety Team, and foremen to correct any violations.
• Aid in Foremen meetings that communicate company initiatives, safety updates, and provide training.
• Coordinate and manage tools, vehicle needs, and overall operations of the assigned electrical territory.
• Communicate with the Executive Electrical Director to champion and implement effective process improvement, staff growth, and overall departmental growth and provide unified communication of leadership vision and goals.

Performance Metrics

• Drive projects to meet or exceed Net Profit Goals for Local Electrical Work per company V/TO
• Drive accountability charts for all projects over 10K hours and share with Teams
• Adhere to all necessary project documentation
• Drive daily reports, JHAs, and Weekly Planners
• Drive safety initiatives to achieve "Zero Accidents & Injuries Goal"

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of construction industry experience required; 8 years preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or 2-year associate degree is preferred but not required
• Industry field experience can be substituted for education
• Previous experience managing a field-based team is preferred
• If unfamiliar with the Traction business model, candidates must have a passion to learn more to be successful managing the team with these practices
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills are required
• The ability to organize and plan efficiently and effectively is essential for this position’s success

Benefits

• Competitive salary with career development potential
• We highly encourage and even reimburse certain certifications/trainings
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paternity & maternity leave, holidays, sick leave
• Tool/clothing stipend
• 401k with company match