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Advastar, Inc. | Recruiting & Staffing

Operations Manager, T&D

dayton, TX

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Advastar, Inc. | Recruiting & Staffing lists this Operations Manager, T&D opportunity in dayton, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

A growing electrical contractor is hiring an Operations Manager to build and lead its Ohio transmission and distribution business. The company installs and maintains overhead and underground T&D systems for utility clients, and its Dayton-area office is small, local, and ready to grow. This leader manages the project managers and estimators, approves every bid and contract, and owns the division's financial results. It is a rare chance to run a utility T&D operation from the ground floor with real authority and a bonus tied to the results you drive.

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Anticipated base $145K-$160K, based on experience

Annual bonus target of 45% of base, with payout that can run above target

Company vehicle in year one, then a $1,200 monthly vehicle allowance

Benefits include: Health, dental, vision

401K with match, Profit sharing, PTO, 8 paid holidays

Overview

Own the financial results of the Ohio T&D division and keep monthly job cost reporting accurate and on plan

Win profitable utility work by identifying clients, deciding which scopes to pursue, and keeping a steady bid pipeline

Lead, coach, and grow project managers and estimators, and approve every estimate and contract before it goes out

Keep multiple jobs safe, on schedule, and on budget, with projects ranging from roughly $200K to $12M

Build relationships with regional utilities and represent the company in the local market

Set operating procedures for the division within company policy and plan staffing as work grows

Work on-site at the office each day (flexible 8-hour schedule, no hybrid) with regular job-site travel and occasional overnights

Dayton-area office; Columbus-area candidates may be considered

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field

Strongly Preferred - 7+ years in electrical contracting with a focus on electrical distribution

Strongly Preferred - Prior experience leading project managers, estimators, or other managers

Strongly Preferred - Relationships with utility and other distribution customers in the Ohio market

Working knowledge of overhead and underground distribution, including boring operations

Experience approving estimates, bids, and contracts, xhqgsiq and managing work-in-progress and cost-to-complete reporting

Business development experience that secured profitable work on a routine basis

Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Safe driving record and a valid driver's license

Keywords

transmission and distribution, T&D, electrical contractor, electrical construction, utility contractor, overhead distribution, underground distribution, line construction, directional boring, distribution lines, substation, construction management, project management, estimating, bid preparation, cost to complete, WIP reporting, change orders, MSA work, unit price, fixed price, utility clients, crew productivity, Dayton, Ohio, Columbus, Cincinnati, direct hire, operations manager

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Worksite address

dayton, TX, 77535, US

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