Regional Operations Manager

Our client, a leading electrical contractor, is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to oversee multiple locations and business groups within a defined region. This executive-level role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring safe and profitable project delivery, and developing strategic relationships that support continued regional growth.

The Regional Manager holds full profit and loss responsibility for the region and typically oversees $30M+ in annual revenue, managing multiple concurrent projects and leading a team of Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and administrative staff. This position plays a critical role in shaping business strategy, expanding market opportunities, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the overall operations of multiple projects across the region while maintaining accountability for profitability, quality, and safety performance
• Drive regional P&L performance and ensure financial targets are achieved through effective project execution and forecasting
• Oversee a team of Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and administrative staff
• Conduct weekly and monthly project reviews to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, safety standards, and quality expectations
• Manage contract administration, claims, and dispute resolution across regional projects
• Partner with the estimating team to review estimates, project recaps, and project turnover while supporting competitive bid strategies
• Mentor and develop project management staff, fostering leadership growth and professional development
• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to support successful project delivery and future opportunities
• Ensure all projects follow company procedures related to safety, quality assurance, and operational standards
• Provide regional budgets, financial forecasts, and annual business planning aligned with corporate objectives
• Recruit, develop, and manage direct reports including performance management and hiring decisions
• Communicate project challenges, risks, and successes to executive leadership

Strategic Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead market development efforts to identify and pursue high-value commercial and industrial electrical opportunities
• Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with general contractors and key industry stakeholders
• Develop strategies to diversify business by securing clients and new market opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across the region

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical construction, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects
• Extensive leadership experience managing large project teams and multiple concurrent projects
• Strong knowledge of contract management, financial forecasting, and project risk management
• Experience overseeing $35M+ in annual project revenue or similar operational scope
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management within the construction industry
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Education & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Viewpoint project management software, Bluebeam, and CONEST estimating software
• Strong analytical and financial management skills
• PMP certification preferred but not required
• OSHA 30 and relevant state electrical licensing preferred