Operations Manager

Godshall Recruiting; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Charleston, SC office to provide hands-on leadership for large-scale electrical construction projects across commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and water/wastewater sectors.

The ideal candidate will lead project execution, financial oversight, field support, and team development, ensuring on-time delivery, safety, and quality while maintaining strong owner and stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• 10+ years of electrical construction project management and operations experience.
• Experience leading large-scale commercial, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience with specialized electrical construction projects such as airport/airfield lighting or water/wastewater facilities.
• Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $30 million or greater.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, testing, commissioning, and codes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, contracts, and schedules.
• Strong understanding of project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Proven leadership to coach and mentor both office and field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution and performance of complex electrical construction projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel to ensure delivery.
• Conduct site visits to support field operations and troubleshoot issues.
• Review schedules, plans, budgets, and installation requirements to align with objectives.
• Support RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, forecasting, billing, and closeout.
• Monitor financial performance including cost tracking, cash flow, and profitability.
• Identify operational risks, bottlenecks, and technical challenges; address proactively.
• Promote safety, quality, communication, and collaboration across teams.
• Mentor project managers and field leaders to strengthen overall performance.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, contractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial management

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Are you a seasoned electrical construction leader who enjoys solving complex project challenges, supporting field teams, and driving operational excellence?
• Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for their Charleston, SC office to provide hands-on leadership for large-scale commercial, industrial, infrastructure, and water/wastewater electrical construction projects.
• This role is ideal for a technical expert who thrives in project execution, financial oversight, field support, and team development!

What your future day will look like:

• Oversee the execution and performance of complex electrical construction projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Partner with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and field personnel to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct regular site visits to support field operations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain project momentum.
• Review project schedules, plans, specifications, budgets, and installation requirements to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Support project administration activities including RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, forecasting, billing, and project closeout.
• Monitor project financial performance, including cost tracking, projections, gain/fade analysis, cash flow, underbillings, and overbillings.
• Identify and proactively address operational risks, production bottlenecks, and technical challenges.
• Promote accountability, safety, quality, communication, and collaboration across project teams.
• Assist in resolving manpower, scheduling, material procurement, and installation challenges.
• Mentor and develop project managers and field leaders to strengthen overall team performance.
• Ensure projects are executed professionally while maintaining strong relationships with owners, contractors, and stakeholders.

Benefits Offered:

• Company offers a highly competitive benefits package!
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid time off

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of extensive field and industry experience.
• 10+ years of electrical construction project management and operations experience.
• Strong background leading large-scale commercial, industrial, municipal, or infrastructure electrical projects.
• Experience with specialized electrical construction projects such as airport/airfield lighting, water and wastewater treatment facilities, or similar technically complex environments.
• Demonstrated success managing projects valued at $30 million or greater.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical systems, installation methods, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and applicable electrical codes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and support both office and field personnel.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability and willingness to regularly visit jobsites and actively engage with field operations.

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent, or protected veteran status.