General Operations Manager – Electrical Construction

General Operations Manager – Electrical Construction

A leading regional electrical contractor with a legacy of delivering large-scale infrastructure and vertical construction projects is seeking a results-driven General Operations Manager – Electrical Construction to oversee electrical construction initiatives throughout the Central Texas market. This leadership role will focus on healthcare and institutional projects, supporting a high-growth pipeline including upcoming high-profile developments in partnership with major academic and medical institutions.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an operations leader to join a legacy-rich and expansion-oriented electrical construction firm. With millions of dollars in projects underway annually, the selected candidate will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational direction of the firm’s construction operations.

This Role Offers:

Step into a senior-level position with substantial influence on operational performance and strategic growth in a well-established construction firm.

Be the key operations executive leading multi-million-dollar institutional builds, with opportunities for continued advancement.

Join a financially solid contractor with a strong track record of success across diverse commercial and public-sector projects.

Be a part of landmark projects in healthcare and higher education, and drive partnerships with one of the region’s most prominent universities.

Focus:

Provide strategic and operational oversight for all active and planned electrical construction projects in the San Antonio metro area and surrounding markets.

Lead project teams, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget across projects valued from $7.5M to $10M annually.

Develop and execute regional growth strategies in collaboration with company leadership, ensuring scalability and continuity.

Foster and manage relationships with key clients, including owners, developers, and institutions, securing repeat business and new opportunities.

Mentor project managers, field leaders, and support staff to elevate technical and leadership performance across teams.

Oversee compliance with all relevant safety, labor, and quality standards on job sites.

Drive profitability by managing resources, labor forecasting, subcontractor performance, and material procurement.

Conduct project audits, performance evaluations, and risk assessments to ensure operational efficiency and cost control.

Represent the business unit in executive meetings and communicate progress, projections, and strategic initiatives to senior leadership.

Skill Set:

Proven leadership in managing large-scale electrical construction operations, ideally in healthcare, higher education, or other institutional markets.

Deep familiarity with the construction ecosystem in the greater San Antonio area, including established relationships with general contractors, developers, and local trade partners.

Minimum of 7 years in an executive-level operations or project management role within a specialty electrical contracting environment.

Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects with a combined annual value of $7.5M–$10M or more.

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required. Advanced business or technical degrees (MBA or MS) are a plus.

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance technical detail and executive-level decision making.

Exceptional communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Willingness to travel throughout the Central Texas region, with a primary base in the San Antonio area.

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