Director of Electrical Engineering

TRC Talent is working alongside a rapidly growing manufacturer that just doesn't manufacture modular solutions; they engineer the digital intelligence of the modern energy sector. As a leading systems integrator with a powerhouse presence in Corpus Christi, Texas, they sit at the intersection of high-voltage infrastructure and advanced automation. Currently, they seek a full time Director of Service Operations that is fully onsite at their headquarters.

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Position Summary

The Director of Electrical Construction Services will lead a revenue-generating electrical construction services organization responsible for the safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of electrical construction projects across multiple job sites. This role owns the Electrical Construction Services P&L, sets operating strategy, and drives profitable growth through disciplined estimating, project execution, labor productivity, scheduling, subcontractor management, and customer expansion—while maintaining best-in-class safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the Electrical Construction Services P&L, including revenue growth, gross margin, cost control, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly business reviews.
• Establish the operating cadence (KPIs, labor productivity, schedule performance, change management, closeout discipline) and ensure consistent execution across multiple crews, job sites, and customers.
• Lead commercial performance: partner with estimating/business development to drive bid strategy, pricing discipline, risk review, and backlog quality; strengthen contracting and change-order execution.
• Serve as executive point of contact for key accounts—owning customer satisfaction, managing escalations, and ensuring field performance meets or exceeds contractual requirements.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC, client/site requirements), embedding a zero-incident culture and ensuring robust QA/QC, testing, and commissioning standards as applicable.
• Build and lead the organization (project managers, superintendents, foremen, electricians, estimators, and subcontractors): hiring, development, training, performance management, and succession planning; ensure strong field supervision aand consistent work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, or related field (preferred); equivalent indeexperience considered.
• 10+ years in electrical construction (industrial/commercial preferred), including 5+ years leading multi-project teams through project managers/superintendents/foremen with accountability for schedule, cost, and safety outcomes.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical construction means-and-methods, drawings/specifications, installation standards, and field productivity drivers; ability to set expectations and coach field leaders.
• Demonstrated business leadership with P&L ownership (or strong financial accountability), budgeting/forecasting, margin management, and KPI-driven operating rhythm.
• Proven track record in safety leadership and compliance (OSHA, NFPA 70E/NEC), customer-facing execution, contract/change-order management, and issue resolution in active construction environments.

TRC Talent Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.