Senior Electrical Operations Manager

Job Description Job Description Overview The Senior Electrical Operations Manager reports directly to the Director of Construction and works closely with Business Development, Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations teams. This is not a Director role at this time. However, it is a critical leadership position supporting the continued growth of the company's electrical capabilities and may evolve as the company’s electrical portfolio expands. Salary range of $150,000-$185,000 with required travel 25% of the time. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Electrical Operations & Execution Provide senior-level oversight of electrical construction activities across utility scale solar projects. Support execution of MV and LV electrical systems including collection systems, inverters, transformers, grounding, and associated infrastructure. Assist with constructability reviews, sequencing strategies, and productivity planning. Provide field support as needed; prior field experience is a plus. Business Development & Estimating Support Support Business Development and Estimating teams during bid and proposal phases. Review electrical scopes, drawings, and specifications to validate labor, production rates, material quantities, and schedule assumptions. Identify execution risks, cost drivers, and opportunities to improve bid accuracy and competitiveness. Support project handoff from preconstruction to execution to ensure bid assumptions align with field plans. Procurement, Cost & Schedule Management Assist with procurement planning for electrical materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes. Support identification and management of cost-saving opportunities and schedule risks. Collaborate with operations and project teams to address material availability, lead times, and execution impacts. Project Systems & Procore Maintain in-depth working knowledge of Procore. Support consistent use of Procore for daily reports, RFIs, submittals, change events, and documentation. Help standardize electrical workflows and reporting within Procore. Team Leadership & Development Develop and manage the Electrical Team, including Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews. Support hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring electrical personnel. Ensure required training, certifications, and continuing education are maintained. SOPs, SWIs & Continuous Improvement Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs, SWIs, and electrical means and methods. Drive consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement across projects. Responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS Extensive experience in electrical construction; utility-scale solar experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of MV and LV electrical systems. Proven experience supporting estimating, BD, or preconstruction teams. In-depth knowledge of Procore required. Strong working knowledge of NEC, NESC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E. OSHA 30 required; Journeyman or Master Electrician Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked Vacation Pay Health insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability “ Be Safe” from fraud! Tradesmen International will never ask you to pay for certifications, equipment, or other “up front” costs as a condition of hire. Similarly, we do not request pictures of documents or IDs to private phone numbers or email addresses. If in doubt, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify the request. Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.