Job Details

Head of Construction

Lead the construction operations for a critical power specialty contractor, managing project execution, financial outcomes, team leadership, and process development. Own project performance, profitability, and day‑to‑day construction leadership.

Responsibilities

Construction Operations Leadership

• Own the performance of all active and backlog construction projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to scope
• Lead weekly project reviews and proactively identify and resolve risks
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex project issues
• Own construction gross margin and overall project profitability
• Review job cost reports, forecasts, and change orders across all projects
• Ensure strong financial discipline and protect margin on every job
• Identify financial trends and implement corrective action when needed
• Directly manage the Project Manager and Project Coordinator
• Provide coaching, structure, and accountability to the team
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Build bench strength and develop future leaders within construction

Resource Planning & Scheduling

• Oversee project scheduling and resource allocation across all projects
• Coordinate internal labor (including hybrid field technicians) and subcontractors
• Resolve scheduling conflicts across multiple projects and between service and construction
• Support the integration and coordination of electrical self‑perform work

Process & Systems Development

• Build and improve construction processes, including sales‑to‑operations handoff, project kickoff, scheduling, backlog tracking, and closeout
• Establish consistency and structure across all phases of construction
• Develop the department playbook — not just follow existing ones
• Oversee equipment procurement and lead time tracking across all backlog projects
• Ensure alignment between equipment delivery schedules and project timelines
• Maintain clear visibility into backlog health and project activation readiness

Customer Experience

• Support Project Managers on key accounts and complex project situations
• Ensure a high standard of professionalism and communication with customers
• Step in directly when needed to protect relationships and project outcomes

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years in MEP or parallel construction, electrical contracting, or specialty equipment installation leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously at a department level
• Prior experience leading and developing project teams (not just running projects)
• Experience with electrical systems, generators, UPS systems, HVAC, or critical power infrastructure highly preferred

Leadership

• Ability to lead, coach, and hold team members accountable
• Comfortable owning outcomes and making decisions independently
• Experience building or improving construction department processes and structure
• Strong understanding of job costing, budgeting, and gross margin management
• Experience with change order identification, documentation, and negotiation
• Ability to forecast and manage project financials from start to closeout

Communication

• Clear, direct communicator with internal teams and external customers
• Comfortable managing conflict, resolving escalations, and delivering difficult newsProfessional written and verbal communication skills