Hybrid Operations Leader – Low-Voltage & Cabling

AFL; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid in-office schedule

401K company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Medical, dental, vision, life ins.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AFL is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the overall operational, financial, and personnel management of structured cabling and low-voltage projects. The role provides leadership to Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, and field operations teams while ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer and corporate requirements.

You will drive profitability, forecasting accuracy, and continuous process improvement, coordinating with Sales,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in operational, construction, telecommunications, or project leadership.
• Proven ability to lead large operational teams and multiple projects.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, profitability management and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of structured cabling, telecommunications infrastructure and low-voltage construction environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple project teams to ensure successful execution and delivery of complex telecommunications, structured cabling, and low-voltage projects.
• Maintain accountability for project profitability, margin performance, forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and financial results.
• Conduct monthly WIP reviews and project health assessments to identify risks, improve forecasting accuracy, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Provide oversight of project closeout activities, documentation compliance, billing completion, and customer acceptance requirements.
• Provide operational leadership, coaching, guidance, issue resolution, and accountability to establish operational standards and performance expectations.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, scope management, and change order development to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation activities to maximize utilization and support business growth objectives.
• Drive operational reporting, management, workload forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide escalation support for customer concerns and complex project issues while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Purchasing, Safety, Engineering, and Human Resources to support operational success.
• Ensure operational readiness through staffing, training, tools, equipment, and process compliance.
• Oversee company tool inventory, allocation, maintenance, documentation, tracking, and calibration requirements.
• Develop and improve operational processes, SOPs, reporting structures, and operational controls that support standardization and efficiency.
• Mentor and develop Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, and other operational personnel through training and career development activities.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies, safety requirements, quality standards, and contractual obligations.

Skills

Operational leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AFL is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the overall operational, financial, and personnel management of structured cabling and low-voltage projects. The role provides leadership to Construction Managers, Lead Technicians, and field operations teams while ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with customer and corporate requirements.

You will drive profitability, forecasting accuracy, and continuous process improvement, coordinating with Sales,