Vice President – Construction & Operations; Low Voltage

Vice President – Construction & Operations (Low Voltage)

Department:
Operations / Construction

Reports To:

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Vice President – Construction & Operations (Low Voltage) is a senior executive responsible for full operational and financial leadership of the Low Voltage organization. This role combines hands-on construction oversight with enterprise-level operational strategy and P&L accountability.

The VP will oversee all phases of low voltage construction, while building scalable systems, driving profitability, strengthening leadership infrastructure, and partnering with executive leadership on long-term growth strategy.

This position requires a leader who can operate both strategically and tactically capable of optimizing daily execution while scaling the division for sustained expansion.

• Lead and execute the strategic vision for the Low Voltage division.
• Partner with the CEO to align operational performance with long-term business objectives.
• Identify and pursue market expansion opportunities, new verticals, and service line growth.
• Build scalable operational infrastructure to support geographic and revenue growth.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across operations.

• Own full-division P&L include revenue growth, gross margin and backlog performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, WIP reporting, and cost-to-complete accuracy.
• Implement cost controls.
• Monitor financial KPIs and implement corrective strategies where needed.
• Approve major bids, pricing strategies, and change orders.

• Oversee all low voltage construction projects from design through close-out
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• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Lead planning, scheduling, procurement, manpower allocation, and quality control.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, and industry standards.
• Establish governance models and standardized project execution frameworks.

• Establish KPI dashboards to drive accountability and transparency.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and backlog conversion.
• Strengthen cross-functional coordination between operations, estimating, and finance.

• Lead and mentor Project Managers, Estimators, and Field Technicians.
• Evaluate organizational structure and optimize team alignment.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top managerial talent.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and performance excellence.
• Serve as executive point of contact for key clients and strategic accounts.
• Strengthen long-term relationships with commercial and government clients.
• Negotiate and approve subcontractor agreements.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and retention.

• Champion a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct operational audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, all relevant codes.
• Mitigate financial and contractual risk exposure.

• % of Projects Delivered On-Time and On-Budget
• Gross Margin
• Forecast Accuracy (WIP & Cost-to-Complete)
• Change Order Capture Rate
• Employee Retention & Leadership Development
• ROI in Capital Investments

• Oversight of $50M+ annual revenue portfolio
• Management of 70+ personnel
• Oversight of 100 subcontractors
• This role oversees operations across multiple states
• Multi-project portfolio across commercial and/or government sectors

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field (Preferred).
• Minimum 10–15+ years of experience in electrical/low voltage construction.
• 7+ years in senior leadership (Director, COO, VP level preferred).
• Proven experience with P&L ownership and margin accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to scale operations or lead organizational transformation.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial and/or government projects.

Technical Expertise

• Structured cabling systems
• Access control & security systems
• Fiber infrastructure (ISP/OSP)
• Audio-visual systems
• Low voltage system integration
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and financial management

Core Competencies

• Executive Presence & Decision-Making
• Strategic Growth Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Process Optimization
• Contract Negotiation
• High-Performance Team Building

Performance Bonus: (tied to divisional profitability & KPI performance)