Vice President, Field Operations

Rosendin Electric, Inc; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership

401(k) plan

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Rosendin Electric, Inc. seeks a Vice President of Field Operations to define strategic direction for nationwide field operations. Lead regional leaders, optimize execution, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in electrical construction, strong financial acumen, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration with preconstruction, project management, and safety teams. Expect travel and executive oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive leadership in electrical field operations with 8+ years at senior management level.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Proven track record of large-scale operational improvements, safety excellence, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for Rosendin’s field operations and align with growth and profitability goals.
• Mentor a high-performing team of regional and project field leaders across multiple regions.
• Drive Rosendin’s safety program to a zero-incident culture on active projects.
• Oversee field resource planning, equipment, and material utilization for productivity.
• Establish and enforce quality controls for on-site electrical construction.

Skills

Executive leadership

Electrical construction

Project lifecycle management

Strategic planning

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety

Tools

Procore

ERP software

Job description

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best.

As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

Your Next Opportunity:

This role will define and lead the strategic direction for all Rosendin field operations nationwide, driving unparalleled safety, productivity, and quality across our diverse portfolio of electrical construction projects. As a Vice President of Field Operations, you will champion our employee-owned culture by empowering our field leadership, optimizing our execution capabilities, and ensuring we deliver complex projects with excellence, integrity, and efficiency. Your vision will shape how Rosendin builds the future.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute strategic plans for Rosendin’s field operations, ensuring alignment with overall company goals for growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of regional and project field leaders, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Drive the consistent implementation of Rosendin’s safety program across all active projects, championing a proactive, zero-incident safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversee resource planning, allocation, and utilization for field personnel, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity and efficiency across the enterprise.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality control standards and best practices for on-site electrical construction execution, ensuring the highest level of craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Preconstruction, Project Management, Safety, and other corporate functions to integrate field insights, optimize project delivery processes, and resolve complex operational challenges.
• Analyze operational performance metrics, identify trends, and implement data-driven improvements to enhance field productivity, reduce costs, and improve project outcomes.
• Represent Rosendin in strategic discussions with clients, general contractors, and industry partners, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities for operational innovation and partnership.
• Oversee the continuous evaluation and adoption of advanced construction technologies and methodologies (e.g., prefabrication, VDC, lean construction) to enhance field execution capabilities.
• Manage operational budgets and financial performance for the field operations division, ensuring fiscal responsibility and contributing to overall company financial health.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• Exceptional executive leadership presence with proven ability to influence, motivate, and direct large, diverse field operations teams across multiple regions.
• Deep expertise in large-scale electrical construction field execution, project lifecycle management, and advanced construction methodologies.
• Strategic business acumen with the ability to translate company objectives into actionable operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction safety regulations (OSHA), quality assurance/quality control protocols, and best practices in the electrical trade.
• Advanced financial literacy to manage multi-million-dollar operational budgets, analyze performance metrics, and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for engaging effectively with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, clients, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment, developing talent, and championing employee growth and ownership.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, project management software (e.g., Procore), and data analytics tools typical in large construction organizations.

What You Bring to Us:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in electrical construction field operations, with at least 8 years at a senior management or executive level overseeing regional or multi-project operations.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated track record of implementing large-scale operational improvements, achieving safety excellence, and fostering strong client relationships.

Travel:

Up to 50% regional and nationwide travel to project sites, corporate offices, and industry events.

Working Conditions:

Ability to work in both an office environment and regularly visit active construction sites, which may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and uneven terrain. Frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders/stairs, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds as required during site visits and inspections. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, and steel-toed boots when required on construction sites. Work schedule may require flexibility to accommodate project demands, meetings, and travel requirements, often exceeding standard business hours.

The Rosendin workplace operates under a strict drug-free policy, and employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Rosendin Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request reasonable accommodation to participate in the application and hiring process.

YOU Matter – Our Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401 K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• 3 days of paid sick leave each year
• 3 days of paid Bereavement leave each year
• 3 days of paid Jury Duty
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Bonding Leave
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business…and your career. Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Established in 1919, Rosendin prides itself in building quality electrical and communications installations, and bringing value to our clients.

We take great pride in building-up the people within our company and the communities where we work and live.

We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and shared ownership, as the largest employee-owned company in our industry.

Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in the nation and continually come to us for our expert knowledge, scalability, quality, and innovation.

Most importantly, our customers turn to us for partnership – because they deserve a team as committed, connected and engaged as they are. Your success is our success.