Growth-Driven Operations Lead for Electrical Contracting

Just Construction Recruitment; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Construction Recruitment’s client, a fast-growing Electrical Contractor in Austin, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee administrative, warehouse, customer service, and field operations, ensuring seamless branch performance and strategic alignment with corporate objectives.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, and WIP reporting, drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, partner with HR for staffing, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and

Qualifications

• 8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in operational, branch, business, or logistics management.
• Background in construction, electrical contracting, industrial, or service sectors.
• Proven track record of supporting organizational growth and continuous process improvement.
• Strong grasp of business financials including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, profitability, and WIP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Direct Daily Operations: Oversee all administrative, warehouse, customer service, and operational activities for seamless branch performance.
• Drive Strategic Alignment: Set priorities that align branch execution with budgets and productivity targets.
• Ensure Regulatory & Policy Compliance: Maintain safety standards and applicable industry regulations.
• Manage Branch P&L: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, profitability, and WIP reporting.
• Optimize Key Metrics: Analyze data to identify efficiency gaps and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead and Mentor Personnel: Provide leadership, coaching, accountability, and performance management.
• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with HR to manage staffing, onboarding, and succession planning.
• Foster Culture: Build a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Strengthen Partnerships: Build relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and local partners.
• Drive Business Development: Support growth initiatives and customer retention strategies.
• Resolve Escalations: Act as the escalation point for complex issues and bottlenecks.

Skills

Management Experience

People Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Relationship Building

Operational Scaling

Budget & Forecasting

ERP Systems

Scheduling Platforms

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Scheduling Platforms

Job description

Just Construction Recruitment’s client, a fast-growing Electrical Contractor in Austin, seeks an Operations Manager to oversee administrative, warehouse, customer service, and field operations, ensuring seamless branch performance and strategic alignment with corporate objectives.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, and WIP reporting, drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, partner with HR for staffing, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and