Senior Electrical Operations Manager

Tradesmen International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Electrical Operations Manager in Dallas, Texas. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee electrical construction activities for utility-scale solar projects, manage the Electrical Team, and ensure efficient communication with project stakeholders. Candidates must have significant experience in electrical construction, particularly in solar projects, and strong Procore knowledge. This position also requires familiarity with MV and LV electrical systems, OSHA certifications, and may involve travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical construction, preferably in utility-scale solar projects.
• Strong understanding of MV and LV electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of Procore and strong working knowledge of NEC, NESC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E.
• OSHA 30 required; Journeyman or Master Electrician license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of electrical construction activities across solar projects.
• Support procurement planning for electrical materials and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of Procore for project management.
• Develop and manage the Electrical Team.

Skills

Electrical construction oversight

MV and LV electrical systems knowledge

Procore proficiency

Cost-saving opportunity identification

Project management collaboration

Job description

The Senior Electrical Operations Manager reports directly to the Director of Construction and works closely with Business Development, Estimating, Project Management, and Field Operations teams. This is not a Director role at this time. However, it is a critical leadership position supporting electrical capabilities and may evolve as the electrical portfolio expands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Operations & Execution

• Provide senior-level oversight of electrical construction activities across utility scale solar projects.
• Support execution of MV and LV electrical systems including collection systems, inverters, transformers, grounding, and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with constructability reviews, sequencing strategies, and productivity planning.
• Provide field support as needed; prior field experience is a plus.
• Support Business Development and Estimating teams during bid and proposal phases.
• Review electrical scopes, drawings, and specifications to validate labor, production rates, material quantities, and schedule assumptions.
• Identify execution risks, cost drivers, and opportunities to improve bid accuracy and competitiveness.
• Support project handoff from preconstruction to execution to ensure bid assumptions align with field plans.

Procurement, Cost & Schedule Management

• Assist with procurement planning for electrical materials, equipment, and subcontracted scopes.
• Support identification and management of cost‑saving opportunities and schedule risks.
• Collaborate with operations and project teams to address material availability, lead times, and execution impacts.

Project Systems & Procore

• Maintain in-depth working knowledge of Procore.
• Support consistent use of Procore for daily reports, RFIs, submittals, change events, and documentation.
• Help standardize electrical workflows and reporting within Procore.
• Develop and manage the Electrical Team, including Superintendents, Foremen, and field crews.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and mentoring electrical personnel.
• Ensure required training, certifications, and continuing education are maintained.
• Assist in the development and implementation of SOPs, SWIs, and electrical means and methods.
• Drive consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement across projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in electrical construction; utility‑scale solar experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of MV and LV electrical systems.
• Proven experience supporting estimating, BD, or preconstruction teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of Procore required.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NESC, OSHA, and NFPA 70E.
• OSHA 30 required; Journeyman or Master Electrician license a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.