Vice President of Operations – Electrical Contracting

Position Overview

The Vice President of Operations is a critical leadership role for a growing electrical contracting firm operating across northern New Jersey. This executive will spearhead all day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless execution of residential, commercial, and public sector projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Oversee all aspects of field and project operations, from initial estimating to project closeout, ensuring strict adherence to schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Team Development: Mentor and lead technicians, service/maintenance teams, and project managers, cultivating a high performance culture rooted in accountability, safety, and quality.
• Strategic Planning: Manage operational planning, including manpower allocation, resource optimization, project sequencing, and cross-trade coordination to enhance productivity and reduce rework.
• Process Excellence: Develop and refine standard operating procedures for project execution, change order management, document control, and closeout across all project types.
• Financial Oversight: Monitor and manage project financials, including labor costs, material procurement, profit margins, and cash flow, ensuring fiscal discipline and profitability.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure full compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), state and local electrical regulations, OSHA standards, and public contract requirements.
• Client & Partner Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors (GCs), construction managers, inspectors, and public entities to drive repeat business and exceptional client satisfaction.
• Talent Management: Lead recruitment, development, and retention efforts for electricians, apprentices, foremen, and project managers, with a focus on performance management and succession planning.
• Technology Advocacy: Champion the use of operational technology—such as project management platforms, field reporting tools, and scheduling systems—to enhance visibility, communication, and decision making.
• Executive Decision Making: Serve as the senior operational leader in the President/Owner’s absence, contributing to strategic planning, annual budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Licensing: Current New Jersey Electrical Contractor license (or equivalent state license strongly preferred).
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical contracting and service work, with a demonstrated ability to take on increasing responsibility.
• Leadership Expertise: 5+ years in operations management or senior project leadership, with proven success overseeing multiple crews or project managers on concurrent projects.
• Project Diversity: Direct experience managing a mix of residential, commercial, and public (municipal, school, or government) electrical projects.
• Performance Track Record: A history of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
• Leadership Presence: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable at all levels.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for building and maintaining relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.

Compensation & Equity Highlights

• Competitive Compensation: A base salary aligned with market rates in northern New Jersey, reflecting your experience and expertise.
• Performance Incentives: A bonus structure tied to key performance indicators (KPIs) such as safety records, profitability, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.
• Equity Opportunity: A meaningful equity stake in the company, subject to vesting and shareholder agreements, offering long-term financial upside as the firm grows.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plan participation, and a supportive work environment.