Vice President of Operations

PHOENIX ELECTRIC is seeking a hands-on Vice President of Operations to lead and scale multi-family electrical operations across multiple Texas markets. This role requires a true player-coach mindset — someone who can drive strategy, build operational discipline, lead high-performing teams, and step directly into the work when needed to move projects and the business forward.

The Vice President of Operations will oversee operational performance, project execution, financial results, safety, workforce development, and customer relationships across a growing portfolio of electrical construction projects. This leader must be equally comfortable in executive discussions, customer meetings, jobsite walkthroughs, operational reviews, and mentoring field and project teams.

Equally important, this role is expected to strengthen and expand customer relationships by building trust, responsiveness, and execution consistency with general contractors, developers, and strategic partners. The ideal candidate understands that operational success and long-term customer confidence go hand in hand.

This is a high-impact leadership role for an operationally driven construction executive who thrives in fast-paced environments, values accountability, and leads through both direction and execution.

What We Offer

• Executive leadership opportunity within a rapidly growing organization
• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to directly influence operational growth, team development, and company performance
• Backing of a national organization with the culture and agility of a local operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead day-to-day operations for multi-family electrical construction projects across several Texas markets
• Drive operational consistency, accountability, project execution, and profitability across all phases of work
• Partner closely with area managers, project teams, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations
• Operate with a hands-on leadership style, stepping into operational challenges and helping teams solve issues in real time
• Attend and actively participate in pre-bid meetings, project kickoff meetings, production meetings, and operational reviews

Customer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, developers, vendors, and strategic customers across Texas markets
• Serve as a visible and trusted operational partner to customers by driving responsiveness, accountability, and consistent project execution
• Proactively address customer concerns, production issues, warranty matters, and project challenges to maintain confidence and long-term partnerships
• Partner with customers throughout the project lifecycle to ensure expectations, timelines, and quality standards are consistently met
• Support business growth by strengthening existing relationships and helping position Phoenix Electric as a preferred trade partner

Project & Financial Management

• Review plans, specifications, and pricing strategies prior to bid submission
• Oversee estimating activities, change order management, contract administration, submittals, and closeout processes
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasting, labor productivity expectations, and operational reporting
• Analyze monthly project progress, revenue performance, profitability, and operational projections
• Report business performance directly to executive leadership and C-suite stakeholders
• Experience with WIP reporting, AIA billing, and Spectrum software preferred

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all operations adhere to OSHA standards, NEC codes, local electrical codes, utility standards, and project specifications
• Promote a culture of safety, urgency, accountability, and quality execution
• Stay current on code updates, safety requirements, and evolving industry practices
• Ensure customer concerns, production challenges, warranty issues, and safety matters are addressed quickly and professionally
• OSHA 30 certification required

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, train, and develop operational leaders, project teams, and field employees
• Build strong operational alignment between field execution, project management, estimating, and leadership teams
• Lead by example through visibility, responsiveness, coaching, and accountability
• Foster strong working relationships with customers, employees, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, and APS leadership teams

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within electrical construction operations, including strong multi-family electrical construction experience
• Proven success leading operations across multiple markets or regions while driving operational performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships with general contractors, developers, vendors, and strategic partners
• Strong working knowledge of estimating, project execution, change management, budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and operational controls
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement and day-to-day execution
• Strong understanding of NEC codes, OSHA standards, construction safety practices, local codes, utility standards, and project specifications
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications, pricing, submittals, and operational project reporting
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to effectively engage employees, customers, subcontractors, and executive leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, and Procore
• Experience with Spectrum software, AIA processes, and WIP accounting preferred
• Texas Electrical License preferred; Master Electrician license strongly preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• OSHA 30 certification required
• Clean driving record and ability to successfully pass a background check

About Phoenix Electric

Phoenix Electric is a leading electrical contractor specializing in multi-family electrical construction throughout Texas. As part of Ascension Property Services, Phoenix Electric combines local operational expertise with the strength, support, and resources of a growing national platform of specialty trade companies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.