Operations Manager - Traffic Signal/Lighting

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

For over seven decades investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot).

Elliot is a full-service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

The Operations Manager leads the Division’s traffic signal, roadway lighting, service, and construction operations, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. This role is accountable for operational and financial performance, providing leadership to project managers, supervisors, and field teams while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Operations Manager drives process improvements, develops employees, resolves operational challenges, and ensures exceptional customer satisfaction and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Progressive leadership experience in construction, utility, infrastructure, traffic, substation, or related operations management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, teams, and operational budgets.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, project management principles, and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to manage profitability and operational performance.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits/Culture

Today, we are listed among Engineering News-Records Top 150 Specialty Contracting firms. Our success is based on our customers confidence in us; the loyalty, hard work and performance of our people; and the traditions with which Mr. Davis H. Elliot began the company in 1946.

Benefits

At Elliot, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are supported, challenged to grow, and given the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance w/ additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K w/ company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• State and Federally accredited Lineman Apprenticeship program
• Paid Vacation
• Servant Leadership Training
• Uniforms and PPE provided