Operations Manager

ITP (International Talent Partnership) • Full-time • New Jersey, United States, US • $180,000 - $200,000 / year • 3d ago

Operations Manager – Electrical Construction

Location: East Rutherford, NJ

Compensation: $180,000–$200,000 base + annual performance bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Company Overview

We are partnering with a well-established, union electrical contractor with a national footprint across 20+ states and a workforce of 1,000+ full-time employees. The firm delivers large-scale electrical and energy infrastructure projects for a blue-chip client base, including Fortune 50 organizations. The company is known for long-term project pipelines, strong union relationships, and consistent internal promotion. They are heavily involved in airports, mission-critical facilities, data centers, commercial real estate, transportation infrastructure, utilities, and renewable energy projects. This role supports major operations in New Jersey and the NYC metro area, operating under a Jersey union jurisdiction, with close collaboration across regional offices.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will lead and oversee all electrical construction operations for the New Jersey region. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for project delivery, financial performance, workforce management, safety, and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate comes from a union electrical contracting background, has managed large, complex projects, and can operate both strategically and hands-on.

Operations & Delivery

Lead regional electrical construction operations from preconstruction through closeout
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
Standardize operational procedures and best practices across projects
Coordinate resources across multiple concurrent projects

Financial Leadership

Full P&L responsibility for regional operations
Review and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost controls, and cash flow
Drive productivity, margin improvement, and risk management initiatives
Support estimating and work acquisition efforts

Leadership & Workforce Management

Manage and mentor Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and support staff
Oversee labor planning and utilization within a union workforce
Maintain strong relationships with union leadership
Ensure subcontractor and vendor performance meets expectations

Safety, Compliance & Quality

Enforce safety programs, OSHA compliance, and internal policies
Ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreements and local regulations
Maintain quality standards across all projects

Client & Strategic Support

Act as senior operational contact for key clients
Support long-term, repeat-client relationships
Assist executive leadership with regional growth initiatives

Candidate Profile

10+ years in electrical construction with senior project or operations leadership
Proven experience managing union electrical workforces (IBEW or equivalent)
Background in commercial, infrastructure, aviation, data centers, or mission-critical projects
Strong financial and operational management experience
Ability to lead multiple large projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Compensation & Benefits