Senior Electrical Operations Manager

• 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 RESPONSIBILITIESElectrical 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.QUALIFICATIONSExtensive 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

Business Development, Construction, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Documentation Standards, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Leadership, Materials Planning, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, OSHA, On Site Support, Onboarding, Operations Management, Procedure Implementation, Procurement Planning, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel

About the Company

Tradesmen International

Tradesmen International, North America's elite skilled workforce, is seeking experienced craftsmen to join our team. We are recognized as a leading source for reliable, skilled craftsmen with thousands of employees across the continent who are working on projects ranging from office towers and power plants to national monuments, sports complexes and multi-family structures.

With more than 5,000 active clients, we have plenty of great opportunities for proven trade professionals who want to be the best in their field. We offer consistent work, top pay, benefits, service awards and OSHA safety training. If you have at least 3 years of experience in your trade, this is your chance to positively advance your career!

Company Size

1 to 9 employees

Industry

Real Estate/Property Management

Founded

1992

Website

http://www.tradesmeninternational.com/