Director of Commercial Electrical Construction

Dave Jones; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Job summary

Dave Jones is a family-owned company providing plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical services in Wisconsin. The Commercial Electrical Director leads and grows the Commercial Electrical division, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and profitably.

You’ll collaborate with leadership, field teams, and customers to drive success across the segment. You’ll oversee operations, budgets, and a team of PMs, estimators, designers, and superintendents, driving growth and continuous

Qualifications

• 10+ years in electrical construction or related field.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical work and project flow.
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and performance.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support all commercial electrical operations.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and profitability goals.
• Own financial performance, budgets, and forecasting.
• Manage and develop a team of PMs, estimators, designers, and superintendents.
• Build strong relationships with customers, GCs, and internal teams.
• Drive growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee scheduling, workflow, and team capacity.
• Support and promote Dave Jones safety culture and core values.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Project management

Communication

Safety management

Customer relations

Education

Construction or business background

Job description

About Dave Jones

Dave Jones is a family-owned company built on people, pride, and doing things the right way. We provide plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and electrical services across residential, commercial, and special projects… along with service & remodel—but what sets us apart is our culture and our team. We believe a strong team wins every time. That means:

• Putting people first
• Taking pride in hard work and craftsmanship
• Supporting each other on and off the job

Our culture is rooted in being humble, hungry, and smart, and we live our core values every day:

Customer Focused

• Excellence
• Family
• Forward Thinking
• Giving Back
• Work Hard, Play Hard

At Dave Jones, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a team that has your back and gives you the opportunity to build a long-term career.

Position Overview

The Commercial Electrical Director leads and grows our Commercial Electrical division. This role is responsible for overall performance—operations, financials, team leadership, and strategy—while making sure projects are delivered safely, on time, and done right.

You’ll work closely with leadership, field teams, and customers to drive success across the entire segment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support all commercial electrical operations
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and profitability goals
• Own financial performance, budgets, and forecasting
• Manage and develop a team of PMs, estimators, designers, and superintendents
• Build strong relationships with customers, GCs, and internal teams
• Drive growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Oversee scheduling, workflow, and team capacity
• Support and promote Dave Jones safety culture and core values

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in electrical construction
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical work and project flow
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and performance
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Valid driver’s license

Education in construction or business is a plus, but experience matters most.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Office-based with time on active job sites
• Ability to sit, stand, walk job sites, and navigate stairs/uneven ground
• Occasional lifting up to 40 lbs
• Comfortable working around active construction environments

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources