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Energy Jobline ZR

Operations Manager in Des Moines

Energy Jobline ZR, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319

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Operations Manager Confidential Midwest Electrical Contractor

Full-time | Senior Leadership Role | Industrial & Commercial Construction

About the Company A respected, growth-oriented electrical contractor serving industrial and commercial clients across the Midwest is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and stabilize day-to-day operations.

The company is known for high standards, professional craftsmanship, and a commitment to integrity, accountability, and consistent performance. Its leadership team is disciplined, hands-on, and deeply invested in building a structured, people‑first organization where professionalism is the norm — not the exception.

About the Role This position will serve as the President’s operational counterpart — the steady hand who turns vision into execution.

The ideal candidate will be a grounded, high‑integrity leader who thrives on structure, mentors naturally, and brings calm, clarity, and discipline to complex operations. This is not a “learn as you go” role. The right person will walk in ready to lead, coach, and stabilize from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily operations, manpower planning, scheduling, and job‑cost tracking

Coach and develop foremen, project managers, and support staff

Standardize and enforce systems for safety, quality, and efficiency

Ensure accurate estimating, labor projections, and bid preparation

Protect project margin through disciplined execution and documentation

Maintain and strengthen customer relationships through professionalism and reliability

Translate leadership direction into consistent field execution

Balance field visibility with office oversight — confident in boots or in meetings

Qualifications

20–30 years of experience in commercial/industrial electrical construction

Background as Project Manager, Estimator, Division Manager, or Operations Director

Comprehensive understanding of the Electrical Code (NEC) and its field application

Deep technical knowledge — able to read and redline prints, conduit, tray, MCCs, grounding, and controls

Estimating competence — understands labor units, takeoffs, and pricing discipline

Financially literate — connects P&L, job costing, and scheduling to field results

Excellent communicator — clear, timely, and composed under pressure

High emotional intelligence — earns respect through steadiness, not force

Proven record of building and enforcing operational systems that last

What You’ll Bring

A stabilizing presence — calm, fair, and consistent under stress

A coach’s mindset — develops people while maintaining accountability

Professional maturity — operates with discretion, loyalty, and trustworthiness

Alignment with values of integrity, professionalism, dedication and persistence

Additional Information The employer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

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