Company Overview

Our client is a well-established, medium-sized electrical contracting company specializing in commercial, institutional, and industrial construction projects. With a strong commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily operations, strengthen business performance, and support continued growth.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of daily operations, project execution, workforce management, and financial performance.

This key leadership position is responsible for ensuring electrical construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining profitability and high-quality standards.

The successful candidate will lead field and office teams, manage resources, implement operational improvements, oversee project financials, and contribute to strategic business planning.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Project Management

- Oversee day-to-day operations and manage multiple small- to large-scale electrical construction projects across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.
- Manage multi-scope electrical projects involving power distribution, emergency power and generators, fire alarm, security, and communication systems.
- Direct project scheduling, manpower allocation, procurement, logistics, equipment utilization, and resource planning across multiple job sites.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Supervisors, and Field Staff to ensure successful project execution and clearly defined responsibilities.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, productivity, and performance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Employee Management & Leadership

- Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop field and office personnel, including Project Managers, Supervisors, and electrical trades staff.
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Manage workforce planning and labour allocation across multiple construction sites to optimize productivity and resource utilization.

Project Acquisition & Client Relationships

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients,



electrical contractors, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, consultants, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Review and interpret complex bid specifications, construction drawings, and project documentation.
- Collaborate with the estimating team to review bid submissions, pricing, project scope, and resource requirements.
- Support project acquisition, contract negotiations, and business development opportunities.

Financial & Budget Management

- Oversee financial performance across projects and operational activities, including budgeting, cost estimation, job costing, forecasting, and cost-code management.
- Develop and manage operational budgets, ensuring effective allocation of labour, equipment, materials, and financial resources.
- Review Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports, financial reconciliations, project cost reports, and Profit and Loss (P&L;) statements

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

- Evaluate existing operational processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, project delivery, labour utilization, safety, and financial performance.
- Leverage operational and project management software, including BuildOps or comparable systems, to improve scheduling, reporting, workflow management, and operational visibility.

Strategic Planning & Business Growth

- Contribute to long-term business planning, workforce development, resource investments, and operational expansion.
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, expand service capabilities, and support sustainable business growth.
- Assess operational performance and recommend improvements to organizational structure, systems, and processes.

Qualifications

- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in electrical construction, including significant operations,



project management, or leadership responsibilities.
- Proven experience working within unionized electrical construction environments.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple complex commercial, institutional, and industrial electrical construction projects throughout the complete project lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, applicable codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing multiple projects, field personnel, subcontractors, and resources across different job sites, and meet demanding project deadlines.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage employee performance, and support recruitment, training, and workforce development.
- Strong financial management experience, including operational budgeting, project costing, WIP reporting, forecasting, reconciliations, and P&L; analysis.
- Experience with procurement, supplier coordination, logistics, and resource allocation.
- Demonstrated ability to improve operational processes, establish performance metrics, and implement productivity improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with construction management and operational software, preferably BuildOps, or comparable platforms, as well as Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Certifications / Skills

- 309A Construction and Maintenance Electrician License and/or Master Electrician License.
- Post-secondary education in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Experience with estimating, quoting, bid reviews, and construction contract management.
- Experience developing operational strategies, improving internal processes, and supporting business expansion.
- Familiarity with BuildOps, MS Project, or other construction management platforms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Operations Manager - Electrical Construction (Toronto)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Toronto