Electrical Field Operations Manager (ESOP)

DP Electric; Pflugerville (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

ESOP

Paid time off and holidays

DP University training program

People-first culture

Job summary

DP Electric is seeking a Field Operations Manager to lead field teams and oversee staffing, scheduling, and project performance. You will partner with estimating, QA/QC, safety, and recruiting to drive margins and efficiency on large electrical construction projects in the Texas region.

The role requires a strong track record in electrical construction operations, leadership experience, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in electrical construction operations.
• Five (5) or more years in a leadership or executive-level field operations role.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the field operations, scheduling, and superintendent teams, aligning their efforts with company objectives and core values.
• Manage field leadership hiring and oversee all field terminations, working closely with the Director on hiring decisions.
• Supervise the manpower scheduling team and manage day-to-day job assignments.
• Oversee all field leadership project assignments.
• Bridge communication and collaboration between office and field operations so project objectives and requirements stay clear across teams.
• Collaborate with the Director to set goals and objectives for the field operations department, and monitor progress against key metrics.
• Oversee manpower forecasting for all open projects and collaborate with the Director on overall forecasting.
• Create and maintain project-specific man-loaded schedules that inform manpower forecasting, hiring decisions, and project profit margins.
• Communicate regularly with the recruiting team on field-related hiring needs.
• Work closely with the logistics team on scheduling and forecasting, keeping tool, material, and equipment processes consistent across projects.
• Collaborate on project budget development, tracking, and oversight.
• Review project cost reports regularly to identify issues, and work with field teams to correct cost and schedule inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, superintendents, and foremen to pre-plan projects.
• Monitor and teach field leaders on project tracking tools, including progress drawing sets, feeder and conduit schedules, and outstanding work items.
• Oversee and optimize field operations processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall project performance.
• Develop and implement best practices for project execution, and drive continuous improvement across field operations.
• Conduct career pathing discussions, manage advancements, and approve wage increases for the field team.
• Perform quarterly check-ins and annual performance reviews with direct reports.
• Work closely with the Director of Field Leadership Development so field employees progress and are exposed to the duties outlined in the leadership development SOP.
• Counsel and address field-related HR issues, working closely with HR and Operations toward resolution.
• Work with the Director of Field Operations on companywide initiatives, implementation, standardization, and policy.
• Collaborate with field-related departments on policies and procedures, and assist with implementation, training, and enforcement.
• Work closely with the Prefabrication Manager on policies and procedures, and promote prefabrication among field leadership.
• Collaborate with the QA/QC team on policies and procedures, and uphold them with field leaders.
• Champion a culture of safety excellence, promoting a zero-incident mindset and holding adherence to safety regulations and standards.
• Champion a culture of quality excellence, promoting a no-rework, do-it-right-the-first-time mindset.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders, and stay current with industry trends, regulations, and advancements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

DP Electric is seeking a Field Operations Manager to lead field teams and oversee staffing, scheduling, and project performance. You will partner with estimating, QA/QC, safety, and recruiting to drive margins and efficiency on large electrical construction projects in the Texas region.

The role requires a strong track record in electrical construction operations, leadership experience, and a commitment to safety and quality.