What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing?
Electrical Operations Manager
KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing
Charleston, South Carolina, United States (On-site)
Our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth and leadership transition—and we’re looking for a proven operations leader to help shape what comes next.
This is not just another operations role.
This is a hands-on operational leadership opportunity for a technical expert who can strengthen project performance, field execution, overall project financial well-being, and team development, with the potential for expanded responsibility based on demonstrated success.
Compensation & Benefits
📍 Charleston, NC
🏢 Full-Time |Leadership
🚗 In-Office | Travel to Project Sites
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $180,000 - $250,000
- $600 Monthly Car Allowance
- Company Cell Phone or Reimbursement
- Company Laptop
- Company Credit Card
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Relocation package for the right candidate
- Leadership Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
- YOU MUST HAVE 10yrs COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE
What You’ll Own
- Lead all electrical construction operations across the company
- Oversee project management, field teams, and operational performance
- Drive consistency in execution, scheduling, and staffing
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and profitably
- Partner with leadership on growth strategy and operational improvements
💰 What You’ll Drive
- Job cost, labor productivity, and margin performance
- Forecasting and financial oversight across multiple projects
- Operational efficiency and scalable processes
- Continuous improvement in execution and delivery
👥 What You’ll Build
- Develop PMs, superintendents, and future leaders
- Strengthen accountability and communication across teams
- Help build the next generation of operational leadership
WHAT WILL CATCH OUR EYE:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering , or related field experience
- 10 years of progressive leadership experience and team development
- 10 years in commercial electrical construction projects execution and operations
- Proven experience leading multiple projects, divisions or operational teams and locations
- Strong financial acumen (job cost, margins, forecasting)
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to summarize key operational issues into actionable, executive-ready recommendations.
- Commercial, industrial, institutional, or infrastructure electrical construction background
WHAT WOULD BE A BONUS:
- Experience with large-scale or complex projects
- Familiarity with BIM, prefabrication, Lean Construction, or advanced operational systems
- Experience developing operational leaders and high-performing teams
- Vice President of Operations – Electrical Contractor
- Operations Manager – Electrical Construction
- Director of Operations – Electrical Contractor
- Electrical Construction Operations Executive
Salary : $180,000 - $250,000