Operations Manager- National Construction


Job Details

Looking for more than just a job? MKD Electric offers careers. Rewarding careers at that! We provide excellent benefits, training, educational opportunities, and promote from within the company.

For over twenty years, we have designed, built, installed, and maintained our clients' systems, projects, and facilities with a wide range of service offerings. We focus on safety, value, and quality as well as building and maintaining lasting relationships with a variety of clients in renewables, data centers, oil and gas, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemical, and pharmaceutical fields. Quickly moving into other industries, we are a fast-paced and agile company looking for a best-in-class Operations Manager willing to roll up their sleeves and exude a passion for building and growing a team.

MKD Electric is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the charge with expanding the National market share and profitability. With the full support and resources of the company at your disposal, and a track record of success on a national level, this individual will be responsible for providing overall leadership, management, and guidance to the them. Ensure that the project and operational controls and resources are in place to effectively grow the team and meet short- and long-term company objectives and vision, while maintaining a differential value proposition within the industry.

What you will do...

Holds the team accountable for following safety policies and promoting MKD's safety culture
Mentor, coach and develop direct reports and support them in developing their teams
Set goals for the team and implement strategies for achieving set goals
Develop executable strategies and plans to achieve both short-term and long-term objectives
Implement ways to improve and maintain customer relationship that ensures a high customer retention rate with repeat business
Continuously identify and implement value creation opportunities
Develop revenue, gross profit, and overhead budgets for the upcoming year
Profit & Loss Responsibility
Organize, lead, and participate in month end financial meetings
Maintain a continual pulse of the industry to understand the competitive environment, anticipating market trends and demands and developing business proposals for product / portfolio strategic initiatives
Ensure that MKD maintains a differentiable value proposition within the industry
Proactively identify and solve complex problems that impact the management, relationship, and direction of the Division
Review, report, and negotiate contract language as needed
Maintain a deep understanding of the project life cycle to be able to quickly identify and mitigate risks
Execute standards, processes, and practices in a manner that is consistent with project planning and execution activities
Perform activities including hiring, enforcing discipline, and termination in consultation with the Human Resources Department

What you will need to succeed...

Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent presentation skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook applications
Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Proven ability to develop and motivate a team; strong leadership skills; interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, be proactive, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced and results-driven environment
Ability to build, foster, and nurture relationships with customers and internal members of cross-functional teams
Significant project management and estimating experience in the electrical construction industry
Strong knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local regulatory and permitting requirements
Demonstrable record of achieving defined business goals; results oriented
Extensive knowledge of safety protocols and procedures
Technical electrical construction background within the industrial, and data center markets
Analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred experience...

Military Veteran with training experience is a plus
Professional certifications such as PMP
Minimum 3 years' experience leading an electrical construction division
Bachelor s degree in business, construction management, engineering or related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Significant project management experience in the construction industry
Experience with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software preferred
Knowledge with accounting, estimating and project management software

What you'll love about us...

MKD employees are the company's greatest assets. To ensure employees are living life to the fullest we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle in the office and at home. From mental wellbeing, physical health, and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting all of the moments that matter. Along with flexible vacation, and parental leave, we prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.

On the job training with fully accredited training programs
Eligibility to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and 401K with company match
Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization
Company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career growth & development

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

MKD Electric is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. MKD Electric also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based upon any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.





 MKD Electric, LLC

 06/15/2024

 Elgin,IL