Operations Manager

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation’s largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

Our Operations Manager is responsible for profitability, quality standards and effective relationship building with our clients while managing and developing a team.

DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Drive division profitability through effective project execution of multiple sizable projects.


• Develop the organization to achieve excellence through continuous improvement. Support lesson learned activity and implement identified initiatives.


• Manage, mentor, and develop project teams.


• Responsible for work assignments, hiring, promotions and performance appraisal.


• Review the overall contractual requirements for all projects and specific process design methodology.


• Control department activities for adherence to project requirements.


• Develop/oversee project management technical and schedule goals, procurement and contractual requirements, personnel assignments and capacity planning.


• Ability to adjust priorities and milestones based upon changing customer needs, resource availability, and job requirements.


• Interact with customers to validate expectations throughout project milestones.


• Provide oversight for third party construction firms.


• Manage project review process with particular emphasis on financial forecasting.


• Proactively and systematically communicate challenges, risks and successes.


• Coordinate with accounting to invoice per project terms and oversee / negotiate appropriate change orders.


• Coordinate with legal counsel to provide expertise to resolve contract disputes.


• Balance internal and external resource loading.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years project management experience in electrical construction overseeing a large portfolio and team.


• Understand engineering in electric power.


• Field experience coordinating with construction management.


• Extensive knowledge of project scheduling, bids, take-offs, change orders, and contracts.


• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and assist in winning projects.


• Exceptional analytical, motivational, and leadership skills.


• Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or related industry degree preferred. 


• Journeyman or Master Electrician's license a plus

The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for vehicle allowance plan, bonus and benefits. Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Plans


• Dental Plans


• Vision Plan


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Hospital Insurance


• Pet insurance


• 401(k) Plan with Match


• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot


• Tax Savings Accounts – FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA


• Tuition Reimbursement


•  Scholarships

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