T&D Operations Leader — Ohio Utilities Growth

Advastar, Inc; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Vehicle allowance

Health, dental, vision

401K with match

Profit sharing

PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Advastar, Inc. is hiring an Operations Manager to build and lead its Ohio transmission and distribution business from the Dayton-area office. You will oversee project managers and estimators and own the division's financial results.

The on-site role requires a B.S. in construction management or engineering and 7+ years in electrical contracting, with strong Ohio utility relationships. Compensation includes $145k–$160k base, a 45% annual bonus, a company vehicle (year 1) with a $1,200 monthly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering.
• 7+ years in electrical contracting, with focus on electrical distribution.
• Experience leading project managers, estimators, or other managers.
• Relationships with utility and other distribution customers in Ohio market.
• Knowledge of overhead and underground distribution, including boring operations.
• Experience approving estimates, bids, and contracts; managing WIP and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Business development experience that secured profitable work regularly.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Safe driving record and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial results of the Ohio T&D division and keep monthly job cost reporting accurate and on plan.
• Win profitable utility work by identifying clients, deciding which scopes to pursue, and keeping a steady bid pipeline.
• Lead, coach, and grow project managers and estimators, and approve every estimate and contract before it goes out.
• Keep multiple jobs safe, on schedule, and on budget, with projects ranging from roughly $200K to $12M.
• Build relationships with regional utilities and represent the company in the local market.
• Set operating procedures for the division within company policy and plan staffing as work grows.
• Work on-site at the office each day (flexible 8-hour schedule, no hybrid) with regular job-site travel and occasional overnights.
• Dayton-area office; Columbus-area candidates may be considered.

Skills

Leadership

Bid management

Business development

T&D knowledge

Ohio market relationships

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advastar, Inc. is hiring an Operations Manager to build and lead its Ohio transmission and distribution business from the Dayton-area office. You will oversee project managers and estimators and own the division's financial results.

The on-site role requires a B.S. in construction management or engineering and 7+ years in electrical contracting, with strong Ohio utility relationships. Compensation includes $145k–$160k base, a 45% annual bonus, a company vehicle (year 1) with a $1,200 monthly