Operations Leader: Traffic Signals & Lighting (ESOP & 401k)

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Lineman Apprenticeship program

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager to lead the division’s traffic signal, roadway lighting, service, and construction operations. You’ll drive safety, schedule adherence, budgeting, and high-quality project delivery while guiding project managers, supervisors, and field teams.

You will foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, developing talent and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and profitability across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Progressive leadership experience in construction, utility infrastructure, traffic, substation, or related operations management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, teams and operational budgets.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, project management principles, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational activities and project execution for traffic signal, roadway lighting, service, and construction ops.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, regulations, and quality standards.
• Manage resource allocation, workforce planning, schedules, and budgets.
• Support project managers and field leadership to achieve successful outcomes.
• Monitor performance and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Develop, mentor, and promote high-performing employees and future leaders.
• Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety compliance

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

BS in construction management / engineering / business

Tools

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. seeks an Operations Manager to lead the division’s traffic signal, roadway lighting, service, and construction operations. You’ll drive safety, schedule adherence, budgeting, and high-quality project delivery while guiding project managers, supervisors, and field teams.

You will foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, developing talent and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and profitability across multiple projects.