Electrical Operations Manager

Electrical Operations Manager – Multifamily Construction

Location:

Raleigh, NC Position Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire Industry: Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Contracting

Position Overview Our client, an established MEP contracting company, is seeking an experienced Electrical Operations Manager with a strong background in multifamily construction to oversee electrical operations, project execution, and field personnel. This individual will be responsible for managing electrical projects from preconstruction through completion while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of electrical systems, proven leadership experience, and a track record of successfully managing multifamily electrical construction projects. This role will work closely with executive leadership, project managers, estimators, superintendents, general contractors, and field teams to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities Operations & Project Management
• Oversee day-to-day electrical operations across multiple multifamily construction projects.
• Manage project execution from estimating and preconstruction through installation, commissioning, and closeout.
• Establish project schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, and operational objectives.
• Monitor project performance, productivity, costs, and profitability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure projects are completed according to contract requirements, specifications, schedules, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with general contractors, developers, owners, and other MEP trades to resolve project issues and maintain progress.
• Identify operational challenges, mitigate project risks, and implement process improvements.

Leadership & Workforce Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop electrical project managers, field supervisors, foremen, and other operations personnel.
• Oversee workforce planning, manpower allocation, labor productivity, and resource utilization across multiple projects.
• Establish clear performance expectations and hold teams accountable for project execution and financial results.
• Support recruitment, training, employee development, and retention of qualified electrical personnel.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Financial Management & Business Performance
• Develop and manage project budgets, labor projections, cost controls, and financial forecasts.
• Monitor job costs, gross margins, change orders, and overall project profitability.
• Review estimates, proposals, subcontractor pricing, and material requirements to ensure accurate project planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Review financial reports and provide regular operational updates to company leadership.
• Assist with annual budgeting, business planning, and operational growth strategies.

Multifamily Electrical Construction
• Oversee electrical installations for multifamily projects, including apartments, condominiums, mixed-use developments, and other residential communities.
• Ensure proper installation of electrical distribution systems, panels, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, fire alarm systems, emergency power, and low-voltage infrastructure as applicable.
• Coordinate electrical rough-in, inspections, service installations, trim-out, testing, and final turnover.
• Manage coordination with mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, and other trades to minimize conflicts and rework.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders to…