Operations Manager

InfraRec. | B Corp™; Kentucky; On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Job summary

InfraRec. | B Corp™ is seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Substation Construction to lead multiple electrical substation projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and profitability.

The role requires steering field teams, managing schedules and budgets, and delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires 7+ years in electrical/substation construction or related field.
• Proven ability to lead field teams and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across multiple substation projects with focus on safety, schedule, quality, productivity and profitability.
• Direct and develop project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field teams.
• Manage workforce, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and resources to meet project demands.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and margins; proactively address risks and issues.
• Build strong relationships with utilities, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive operational improvements, standardization, and best practices across the business.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, project handoffs, forecasting, and business development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Substation construction

Electrical construction

Education

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

Job description

Operations Manager – Substation Construction

Salary: Up to $150,000 base salary + performance bonus of up to 100% of base salary

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager – Substation Construction to lead and oversee the successful execution of electrical substation construction projects.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving safety, project execution, productivity, quality, schedule performance, client satisfaction, and profitability across the operation.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical construction, utility infrastructure, and substation projects, with a proven track record of leading field teams and delivering complex projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction operations across multiple substation projects, ensuring safety, schedule, quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Direct and develop project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field teams.
• Manage workforce, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and resources to meet project demands.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and margins; proactively address risks and issues.
• Build strong relationships with utilities, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive operational improvements, standardization, and best practices across the business.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, project handoffs, forecasting, and business development.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical construction, utility construction, or a related field.
• Significant experience with electrical substation construction.
• Proven experience managing multiple construction projects, crews, or operational teams.
• Strong understanding of substation construction and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, manpower, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with project managers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to active project sites.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.

Compensation

• Base Salary: Up to $150,000
• Performance Bonus: Up to 100% of base salary
• Maximum Annual Compensation Opportunity: Up to $300,000 based on achievement of company and individual performance objectives
• 100% Insurance paid for individual & family by employer.