Operations Manager (Transmission & Distribution)

A growing electrical contractor is hiring an Operations Manager to build and lead its Ohio transmission and distribution business. The company installs and maintains overhead and underground T&D systems for utility clients, and its Dayton-area office is small, local, and ready to grow. This leader manages the project managers and estimators, approves every bid and contract, and owns the division's financial results. It is a rare chance to run a utility T&D operation from the ground floor with real authority and a bonus tied to the results you drive.Anticipated base $145K-$160K, based on experienceAnnual bonus target of 45% of base, with payout that can run above targetCompany vehicle in year one, then a $1,200 monthly vehicle allowanceBenefits include: Health, dental, vision401K with match, Profit sharing, PTO, 8 paid holidaysOverviewOwn the financial results of the Ohio T&D division and keep monthly job cost reporting accurate and on planWin profitable utility work by identifying clients, deciding which scopes to pursue, and keeping a steady bid pipelineLead, coach, and grow project managers and estimators, and approve every estimate and contract before it goes outKeep multiple jobs safe, on schedule, and on budget, with projects ranging from roughly $200K to $12MBuild relationships with regional utilities and represent the company in the local marketSet operating procedures for the division within company policy and plan staffing as work growsWork on-site at the office each day (flexible 8-hour schedule, no hybrid) with regular job-site travel and occasional overnightsDayton-area office; Columbus-area candidates may be consideredPreferred Skills and ExperienceBachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related fieldStrongly Preferred - 7+ years in electrical contracting with a focus on electrical distributionStrongly Preferred - Prior experience leading project managers, estimators, or other managersStrongly Preferred - Relationships with utility and other distribution customers in the Ohio marketWorking knowledge of overhead and underground distribution, including boring operationsExperience approving estimates, bids, and contracts, and managing work-in-progress and cost-to-complete reportingBusiness development experience that secured profitable work on a routine basisAdvanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointSafe driving record and a valid driver's licenseKeywordstransmission and distribution, T&D, electrical contractor, electrical construction, utility contractor, overhead distribution, underground distribution, line construction, directional boring, distribution lines, substation, construction management, project management, estimating, bid preparation, cost to complete, WIP reporting, change orders, MSA work, unit price, fixed price, utility clients, crew productivity, Dayton, Ohio, Columbus, Cincinnati, direct hire, operations managerEEO