Director of Commercial Electrical Construction

Dave Jones LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm in the US is seeking a Commercial Electrical Director to lead operations and drive success. This role requires over 10 years of experience in electrical construction and at least 5 years in a leadership position. Responsibilities include managing financial performance, ensuring project delivery meets safety and quality standards, and developing team capacity. Strong communication skills and a deep understanding of commercial electrical work are essential. Benefits include health care, retirement plans, and work-from-home options.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Electrical construction experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Education in construction or business

Job description

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

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