Vice President of Operations

Commonwealth Electric Company Of The Midwest - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Senior

Des Moines, IA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Vice President of Operations at Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest is an executive leadership role responsible for overseeing the operational team and managing financial and operational initiatives. This position emphasizes ethical standards, safety, quality service delivery, and fostering a motivated workforce. The VP will guide the operational team in achieving performance goals while ensuring effective financial management and strategic collaboration across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational team with the highest degree of honesty and integrity, following the highest ethical standards.
• Work with the operational team to ensure safety efforts instill a safe working environment for all employees and strive to exceed the company's safety goals.
• Lead and foster a climate that energizes operational team members to excel at delivering quality, cost-efficient, customer-focused electrical and low voltage contracting services.
• Guide the assessment and pursuit of quality work procurement using all resources available inside and outside the company.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and coaching to the operational team and other operational leaders as required or assigned.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with other operations' leadership to capitalize on opportunities, lessons learned, shared resources, etc.
• Oversee location financial management following the policies and standards of the company and with a commitment that creates success for the operation.
• Review and approve the prepared yearly operational budget and subsequent monthly management and evaluation of that budget.
• Review and approve accurate, monthly financial projections for location operations and submit to COO.
• Review, evaluate, and manage location income statement, work in process, and other financial reporting with the COO.
• Guide and support the location team through project procurement, job setup, contract execution, estimating, and procurement review.
• Review, provide input, and execute contract agreements and subcontracts.
• Provide strategic guidance and collaboration for the operational team staff to help achieve performance goals.
• Provide guidance on the recruiting, training, and developing of a highly motivated team of location employees.
• Provide guidance on performance appraisals, promotions, and terminations of employees within the location staff.
• Collaborate with the operational team in establishing quarterly objectives.
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or Electrical Engineering preferred, will consider equivalent experience on a case by case basis.
• 10 years experience in a mid to upper level management role within the electrical industry.
• Experience with CMiC ERP Software is beneficial.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and build working relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Strong computer skills.
• Detail-oriented with drive to set and accomplish goals.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: A key component to our company culture is our sense of ownership.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package to protect employees and their families.
• Mentorship program pairing new team members with mentors for guidance and support.
• Access to continuous learning opportunities and training programs for career advancement.
• Opportunities for leadership development.