Vice President of Operations – Mission Critical

Vice President of Operations

Vice President Of Operations (Atlanta, Georgia)

About the role

Goliath Construction Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a leading electrical contractor for a Vice President of Operations to lead and expand its Metro Atlanta business with a primary focus on mission-critical and data center construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Metro Atlanta operation with full responsibility for profit and loss, including revenue growth, margin performance, cash flow, and overall financial results.
• Develop and execute the regional growth strategy focused on mission critical and data center construction opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, developers, general contractors, and key industry partners to drive new business.
• Provide executive oversight of estimating, preconstruction, project execution, and operational performance across multiple projects.
• Oversee project financial performance, including WIP reporting, forecasting, budgeting, retainage, change orders, and overall financial accountability.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, Estimators, and operational leadership while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Lead contract negotiations and risk management efforts to protect company interests and ensure successful project delivery.
• Promote a culture centered on safety, quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within electrical contracting or commercial construction.
• Extensive experience leading mission-critical, data center, or other highly technical electrical construction projects.
• Demonstrated success managing full profit and loss responsibility while driving sustainable business growth.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage distribution, backup power, and critical infrastructure.
• Proven business development experience with an established network within the mission-critical and data center market.
• Strong financial management skills, including WIP reporting, forecasting, percentage of completion accounting, budgeting, and margin management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to be based in Metro Atlanta and travel throughout the Southeast as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive executive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Executive leadership opportunity with a rapidly growing electrical contractor serving the mission-critical and data center markets
• Long-term career growth with significant operational and strategic influence
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates, please inquire

Schedule

Full-time position

Pay

Competitive executive compensation package