Local Electrical Operations Manager

Brief Description

The Local Electrical Operations Manager will be responsible for leading Kidwell’s growing Local Electrical team for the Lincoln and Omaha markets. This includes providing guidance and strategy to the electrical field personnel to ensure that every project and employee has what they need to be successful. Our goal is always to deliver service and projects on time, on budget, and in the most efficient, safe and high-quality way possible

This Manager will leverage their previous experience to develop and support our Local Electrical Team in the Lincoln and Omaha market, to ensure that they have the training and resources to meet our growing business needs. This includes extensive manpower forecasting, oversight of the employee training program, and consistent communication and collaboration with the Executive Director of Electrical Operations.

Kidwell Core Values

At Kidwell, our core values make us who we are and show in everything we do; Led by passion, we believe our everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We pride ourselves in our creativity, but also in the effective solutions we create that bring value to our customers. Our employees act like owners, who take the initiative to lead and are treated like family. We are relentless and see work ethic and accountability as the baseline in the pursuit of excellence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, management, and accountability (LMA) for Electrical Field Superintendents
• Work with other managers and field staff to implement and execute processes, and provide ideas for increased efficiency and standards for the electrical department.
• Assist Electrical Field Superintendents and Project Managers in communication and coordination of field personnel on the scope and schedule of the project.
• Provide mentoring and issue resolution to Electrical Field Superintendents and field personnel.
• Oversee the growth and development of the field staff using Field Superintendents, Development Coordinators and mentors.
• Lead the weekly Manpower Discussion/Planning meeting to assist the other Directors of Operations and Field Superintendents in planning manpower for projects and assist with any pertinent issues or resolve conflicts.
• Coordinate manpower to the various jobsites and work with Field Superintendents and foreman to staff jobs effectively, efficiently and within budget while maintaining estimated labor rates.
• Maintain the Kidwell Field Manpower Schedule Spreadsheet for the Local Electrical Teams coordinating with the Data Center and IS Divisions to accurately project manpower needs for estimation and to direct HR in hiring initiatives.
• Review jobsite walkthroughs for safety and work with Electrical Field Superintendents, Safety Team, and foremen to correct any violations.
• Assist with Foremen meetings that communicate company initiatives, safety updates, and provide training.
• Coordination and management of tools, vehicle needs, and overall operations of the assigned electrical territory.
• Communication with the Executive Electrical Director to champion and implement effective process improvement, staff growth, and overall departmental growth and provide unified communication of leadership vision and goals.
• Performance Metrics

• Drive projects to meet or exceed Net Profit Goals for Local Electrical Work per company V/TO

• Drive Accountability Charts for all projects over 10K hours and share with Teams

• Drive adherence to all necessary project documentation

• Daily Reports

• JHA’s

• Weekly Planners

• Drive Safety Initiatives to achieve “Zero Accidents & Injuries Goal”
  

Requirements

• 3-5 years of construction industry experience required; 8 years preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or 2-year associate degree is preferred but not required. Industry field experience can be substituted for education
• Previous experience managing a field-based team is preferred.
• If unfamiliar with the Traction business model, candidates must have a passion to learn more to be successful managing the team with these practices.
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills are required.
• The ability to organize and plan efficiently and effectively is essential for this position’s success.
• All candidates must be able to pass a background check to be qualified.
  
  

Benefits: This position offers a competitive salary with career development potential. We highly encourage and even reimburse certain certifications/trainings. Additionally, we offer health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance along with paid vacation, paternity & maternity leave, holidays, sick leave, tool/clothing stipend, and 401k with company match.