What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Operations Manager position at Embark Recruiting Solutions?
Electrical Operations Manager – Multifamily Construction
Location: Raleigh, NC
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
Industry: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Contracting
Position Overview
Our client, an established MEP contracting company, is seeking an experienced Electrical Operations Manager with a strong background in multifamily construction to oversee electrical operations, project execution, and field personnel. This individual will be responsible for managing electrical projects from preconstruction through completion while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of electrical systems, proven leadership experience, and a track record of successfully managing multifamily electrical construction projects. This role will work closely with executive leadership, project managers, estimators, superintendents, general contractors, and field teams to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and continued business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Project Management
• Oversee day-to-day electrical operations across multiple multifamily construction projects.
• Manage project execution from estimating and preconstruction through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Establish project schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, and operational objectives.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, costs, and profitability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed according to contract requirements, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with general contractors, developers, owners, and other MEP trades to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Identify operational challenges, mitigate project risks, and implement process improvements.
Leadership & Workforce Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop electrical project managers, field supervisors, foremen, and other operations personnel.
• Oversee workforce planning, manpower allocation, labor productivity, and resource utilization across multiple projects.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold teams accountable for project execution and financial results.
• Support recruitment, training, employee development, and retention of qualified electrical personnel.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Financial Management & Business Performance
• Develop and manage project budgets, labor projections, cost controls, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor job costs, gross margins, change orders, and overall project profitability.
• Review estimates, proposals, subcontractor pricing, and material requirements to ensure accurate project planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Review financial reports and provide regular operational updates to company leadership.
• Assist with annual budgeting, business planning, and operational growth strategies.
Multifamily Electrical Construction
• Oversee electrical installations for multifamily projects, including apartments, condominiums, mixed-use developments, and other residential communities.
• Ensure proper installation of electrical distribution systems, panels, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, fire alarm systems, emergency power, and low-voltage infrastructure as applicable.
• Coordinate electrical rough-in, inspections, service installations, trim-out, testing, and final turnover.
• Manage coordination with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and other trades to minimize conflicts and rework.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders to ensure accurate execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, local regulations, project specifications, and safety requirements.
• Work with estimating and preconstruction teams to evaluate constructability, labor requirements, material procurement, and project risks.
Client Relations & Business Development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, developers, owners, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Participate in project pursuit meetings, bid reviews, and client presentations as needed.
• Support estimating and business development efforts by evaluating project opportunities and operational capacity.
• Maintain client satisfaction through consistent communication, dependable project delivery, and effective issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to expand the company's multifamily electrical construction portfolio.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 7–10 years of electrical construction experience, preferably with an electrical or MEP contractor.
• Previous experience in an Electrical Operations Manager, Director of Electrical Operations, Senior Project Manager, or comparable leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing multifamily electrical construction projects, including ground-up apartment communities and large-scale residential developments.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, systems, materials, labor planning, and project sequencing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, teams, budgets, and competing priorities.
• Experience overseeing project financials, labor productivity, cost controls, and profitability.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, construction safety requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with construction project management software, estimating systems, and Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with high-density multifamily projects, podium construction, mid-rise or high-rise apartments, and mixed-use developments.
• Established relationships with multifamily general contractors and developers.
• Experience overseeing electrical projects from preconstruction through final completion.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or relevant electrical industry credentials, preferred.
• Experience implementing operational procedures, improving field productivity, and scaling electrical construction operations.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional advancement and leadership development.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an established MEP contracting company.