Operations Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company cell phone

Laptop provided

Company credit card

Relocation package

Leadership development & growth

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks an experienced operations leader in Charleston, SC to head electrical construction operations on-site. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, project performance, and team development across multiple projects.

You will oversee field teams, scheduling, and profitability, with a focus on safety and operational excellence. A bachelor’s in electrical engineering and 10+ years in the field are required, with relocation considered for the right

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years progressive leadership experience.
• 10+ years in commercial electrical construction projects execution and operations.
• Exceptional communication and executive-ready recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all electrical construction operations across the company.
• Oversee project management, field teams, and operational performance.
• Drive consistency in execution, scheduling, and staffing.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and profitably.
• Develop PMs, superintendents, and future leaders.

Skills

Electrical leadership

Project management

Field operations

Staff development

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Lean Construction

Prefabrication

Job description

Charleston, South Carolina, United States (On-site)

Our client is entering an exciting new phase of growth and leadership transition and we’re looking for a proven operations leader to help shape what comes next.

This is not just another operations role.

This is a hands-on operational leadership opportunity for a technical expert who can strengthen project performance, field execution, overall project financial well-being, and team development, with the potential for expanded responsibility based on demonstrated success.

• $600 Monthly Car Allowance
• Company Cell Phone or Reimbursement
• Company Laptop
• Company Credit Card
• Relocation package for the right candidate
• Leadership Development & Professional Growth Opportunities
• YOU MUST HAVE 10yrs COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE

What You'll Own

• Lead all electrical construction operations across the company
• Oversee project management, field teams, and operational performance
• Drive consistency in execution, scheduling, and staffing
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and profitablyPartner with leadership on growth strategy and operational improvements

What You'll Drive

• Job cost, labor productivity, and margin performance
• Forecasting and financial oversight across multiple projects
• Operational efficiency and scalable processes
• Continuous improvement in execution and delivery

What You'll Build

• Develop PMs, superintendents, and future leaders
• Strengthen accountability and communication across teams
• Help build the next generation of operational leadership

WHAT WILL CATCH OUR EYE

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering , or related field experience
• 10+years of progressive leadership experience and team development
• 10+ years in commercial electrical construction projects execution and operations
• Proven experience leading multiple projects, divisions or operational teams and locations
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to summarize key operational issues into actionable, executive-ready recommendations.
• Commercial, industrial, institutional, or infrastructure electrical construction background

WHAT WOULD BE A BONUS

• Experience with large-scale or complex projects
• Familiarity with BIM, prefabrication, Lean Construction, or advanced operational systems
• Experience developing operational leaders and high-performing teams
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