Executive Field Operations Leader – Electrical Construction

Neal Electric; Carlsbad (CA); Hybride; USD 220 000 - 320 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Competitive pay

Résumé du poste

Neal Electric seeks a visionary Vice President of Field Operations to guide all field activities, from project execution to safety programs and staffing optimization. You will drive profitability and client satisfaction while mentoring General Superintendents and field leaders across Southern California.

The role demands 15+ years in commercial electrical construction, 10+ years in leadership, and a track record of strategic growth, operational excellence, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the commercial electrical construction industry.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership experience managing field operations, construction personnel, and large-scale commercial electrical projects.
• Proven success leading Superintendents and field operational teams.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and profit optimization.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial electrical construction practices, labor management, scheduling, and project controls.

Responsabilités

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team and participate in company-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Develop, implement, and continually improve field operational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Establish field operational goals and KPIs aligned with company objectives.
• Lead organizational growth initiatives, process improvements, and operational excellence programs.
• Promote a culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide executive oversight of field operations, construction activities, manpower planning, and project execution.
• Direct and support General Superintendents, General Foremen and field leadership personnel.
• Ensure projects are staffed and resourced to achieve schedule, quality, and profitability objectives.
• Monitor labor productivity, material utilization, equipment resources, and overall project performance.
• Develop and oversee company-wide field operations standards and best practices.
• Manage workforce allocation across multiple projects and divisions to maximize efficiency and profitability.
• Support and supervise project startup activities, logistics planning, and execution strategies.
• Support field training initiatives and workforce development programs.
• Participate in PLA meetings and project startup activities.
• Oversee tool, fleet, equipment, and rental resource management.
• Maintain accountability for operational financial performance, project profitability, revenue growth, and margin achievement.
• Review project financial reports, budgets, forecasts, backlog reports, and work-in-progress schedules.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve project performance and profitability.
• Ensure proper procurement procedures and resource allocation strategies are followed.
• Provide executive oversight of purchase approvals and expense management from the field.
• Partner with Preconstruction and Estimating teams to support project pursuits and operational planning.
• Assist in developing project execution plans, staffing models, logistics plans, schedules, and constructability reviews.
• Collaborate with field and project management teams to develop practical field solutions.
• Ensure thorough understanding and compliance with contract requirements and project specifications.
• Develop a Pre-Fab department for On-time delivery.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain high-performing operational leaders.
• Establish and lead training programs for Superintendents and emerging leaders.
• Partner with HR in succession planning, performance evaluations, recruiting, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a positive culture that supports employee engagement, professional growth, and accountability.
• Develop future leadership talent within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations and project requirements.
• Monitor and mitigate operational, financial, legal, and contractual risks.
• Protect company interests regarding claims, change orders, collections, lien rights, and liability matters.
• Participate in resolution of complex project issues, disputes, and startup challenges.
• Make sound business decisions that minimize risk and maximize project success.
• Champion a company-wide culture of safety excellence.
• Ensure all projects comply with safety programs, OSHA regulations, and industry standards.
• Partner with Safety to implement safety initiatives.
• Promote accident prevention, hazard awareness, and safe work practices.
• Maintain accountability for project quality standards and workmanship excellence.
• Monitor overall quantity and quality of work performed across all projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, general contractors, vendors, and industry partners.
• Participate in business development efforts and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support project procurement activities and target new business opportunities.
• Ensure exceptional customer service and client satisfaction throughout project execution.
• Represent the company professionally within the industry and community.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Field operations management

Financial management

Client relationship management

Formation

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

Electrical apprenticeship program completion

Outils

Accubid

Spectrum

Prolog

Primavera P6

Description du poste

Neal Electric seeks a visionary Vice President of Field Operations to guide all field activities, from project execution to safety programs and staffing optimization. You will drive profitability and client satisfaction while mentoring General Superintendents and field leaders across Southern California.

The role demands 15+ years in commercial electrical construction, 10+ years in leadership, and a track record of strategic growth, operational excellence, and risk management.