Sr. Director of Operations

Sr. Director of Operations - Design/Build Electrical, Commercial & Data Centers - Ohio

The
Senior Director of Operations
will provide strategic and operational leadership for the company's electrical design/build division in the Ohio market, with a strong focus on large-scale Commercial and Mission-Critical Data Center projects. This executive role is responsible for the overall performance, profitability, safety, quality, and growth of all design, preconstruction, construction, and post-construction operational activities. The Director will drive process optimization, financial stewardship, and cultivate a high-performance culture across project management, estimating, and field operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the operational strategy for the Ohio market, aligning with the company's national goals, particularly for the electrical design/build of data centers and large commercial facilities.
• Assume ownership of the division's Profit and Loss (P&L), including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Implement cost-effective strategies to maximize profitability and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using principles like Lean Construction and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) to optimize workflows from design handoff through commissioning.
• Lead the adoption and integration of advanced construction technologies (e.g., BIM, project management software like Procore, and digital tools) to enhance project delivery.
• Oversee all phases of complex electrical design/build projects, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery. This includes specialized systems like UPS, generators, switchgear, power distribution, and advanced cooling systems for data centers.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and contractual risks across all projects. Ensure strict adherence to project specifications, contracts, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) programs.
• Champion a Zero-Incident safety culture. Ensure all operations comply with local, state, federal, and industry standards, including NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and mission-critical facility regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Project Managers, Estimators, Field Superintendents, and support staff. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive work environment.
• Strategically plan and allocate labor, equipment, and material resources across all active projects to meet demanding schedules and maximize utilization.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to implement effective staffing, training, and professional development programs to scale the operational team for anticipated growth.
• Maintain and build strong, trusted relationships with key clients, particularly owners and general contractors in the Data Center and large Commercial sectors throughout Ohio.
• Direct the preconstruction, estimating, and bidding processes to ensure competitive, accurate, and profitable proposals for design/build electrical scopes.
• Negotiate and manage relationships with key subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure material availability and favorable terms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in the electrical construction industry, with a focus on design/build projects, including a minimum of 7+ years in a senior leadership/Director-level Operations role.
• Deep technical and operational expertise in the construction of Mission-Critical Data Centers and large-scale Commercial facilities (e.g., industrial, manufacturing, healthcare).
• Proven experience managing a large-scale division's P&L (e.g., $40M - $100M+).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, strategic planning, and negotiation skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, PMP, or DBIA certification.
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Construction Management.
• Established relationships and knowledge of the Ohio construction market, including local codes, subcontractors, and key clients.

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