Head of Operations & Business Management

A growing electrical contractor is hiring an Operations Manager to build and lead its Ohio transmission and distribution business. The company installs and maintains overhead and underground T&D systems for utility clients, and its Dayton-area office is small, local, and ready to grow. This leader manages the project managers and estimators, approves every bid and contract, and owns the division's financial results. It is a rare chance to run a utility T&D operation from the ground floor with real authority and a bonus tied to the results you drive.

• Anticipated base $145K-$160K, based on experience
• Annual bonus target of 45% of base, with payout that can run above target
• Company vehicle in year one, then a $1,200 monthly vehicle allowance
• Benefits include: Health, dental, vision
• 401K with match, Profit sharing, PTO, 8 paid holidays

Own the financial results of the Ohio T&D division and keep monthly job cost reporting accurate and on plan
Win profitable utility work by identifying clients, deciding which scopes to pursue, and keeping a steady bid pipeline
Lead, coach, and grow project managers and estimators, and approve every estimate and contract before it goes out
Keep multiple jobs safe, on schedule, and on budget, with projects ranging from roughly $200K to $12M
Build relationships with regional utilities and represent the company in the local market
Set operating procedures for the division within company policy and plan staffing as work grows
Work on-site at the office each day (flexible 8-hour schedule, no hybrid) with regular job-site travel and occasional overnights
Dayton-area office; Columbus-area candidates may be considered

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
Strongly Preferred - 7+ years in electrical contracting with a focus on electrical distribution
Strongly Preferred - Prior experience leading project managers, estimators, or other managers
Strongly Preferred - Relationships with utility and other distribution customers in the Ohio market
Working knowledge of overhead and underground distribution, including boring operations
Experience approving estimates, bids, and contracts, and managing work-in-progress and cost-to-complete reporting
Business development experience that secured profitable work on a routine basis
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Safe driving record and a valid driver's license

Keywords
transmission and distribution, T&D, electrical contractor, electrical construction, utility contractor, overhead distribution, underground distribution, line construction, directional boring, distribution lines, substation, construction management, project management, estimating, bid preparation, cost to complete, WIP reporting, change orders, MSA work, unit price, fixed price, utility clients, crew productivity, Dayton, Ohio, Columbus, Cincinnati, direct hire, operations manager

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