Construction Operations Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; South Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$600 Monthly Car Allowance

Company Cell Phone or Reimbursement

Company Laptop

Company Credit Card

Relocation package for the right cand​

Leadership Development & Professional 

YOU MUST HAVE 10yrs of ELECTRICAL CONs

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a proven operations leader for an electrical construction client. This hands-on role strengthens project performance, field execution, and profitability, with potential for expanded responsibility.

Based in Charleston, NC with in-office work and travel to project sites. Benefits include a $600 monthly car allowance, company equipment, relocation support, and leadership growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience
• 10+ years in electrical construction projects execution and operations
• Proven experience leading multiple projects, divisions or operational teams and locations
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Forecasting and financial oversight across multiple projects
• Operational efficiency and scalable processes
• Continuous improvement in execution and delivery

Skills

Electrical construction leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

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.

Charleston, NC

In-Office | Travel to Project Sites

• $600 Monthly Car Allowance
• Company Cell Phone or Reimbursement
• Company Laptop
• Company Credit Card
• Relocation package for the right candidate
• Leadership Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
• YOU MUST HAVE 10yrs of ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION 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 electrical construction projects execution and operations
• Proven experience leading multiple projects, divisions or operational teams and locations
• 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
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