Low Voltage Division Leader

Low Voltage Division Leader | Redmond, WA (Seattle area)

Elite Executive Solutions is conducting a confidential search for a hands-on operations leader to run and grow an established low voltage construction division. This full-time, exempt position is fully in-office in Redmond and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Our client is a full-service electrical and technology contractor that brings together preconstruction, in-house engineering and prefabrication to deliver design-build projects across multiple markets. The team values safe work, accountability, collaboration and long-term client relationships. The company invests in employee development and supports local communities through volunteer work.

What you’ll lead

• Team leadership. Lead and mentor project managers, engineers, field superintendents and field staff. Participate in training, provide ongoing feedback and conduct annual reviews with HR. Set expectations for safety, quality and performance, address issues promptly and improve construction methods and workflows.
• Division financial performance. Own the division P&L and annual operating and overhead budgets. Monitor percent complete, billing, aging receivables and collections. Review project closeouts and approve project profit forecasts monthly. Report actual and projected gross margins and cash flow to ownership quarterly, including changes from prior quarters and updates to the overhead budget.
• Project delivery. Oversee projects from planning through closeout. Define scope, goals and delivery expectations, track budgets and expenses, and look for cost savings that preserve quality. Keep projects on schedule, within budget and aligned with specifications and applicable requirements. Brief senior leadership on project status, risks and opportunities.
• Field operations. Participate in project meetings and work with field superintendents and other division leaders to plan staffing, track labor productivity and allocate crews across projects. Assess the division’s technical, safety, estimating and staffing needs and act on gaps.
• Estimating and business development. Review division estimates and proposals for accuracy and company standards. Develop new leads and strengthen relationships with owners, general contractors and other clients. Coordinate pursuits with business development and marketing, prepare quarterly and annual sales projections, and report actual and projected backlog monthly.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of proven leadership experience in electrical or low voltage construction project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience in the electrical trade.
• Strong technical knowledge of low voltage construction methods, materials and safety standards.
• Experience leading a division, business unit or substantial project portfolio with accountability for operating and financial results.
• Proficiency with Accubid or McCormick, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, plus Procore, BuildOps or comparable project management software.
• Experience delivering large commercial, mission-critical, data center, healthcare or similarly complex projects is preferred.

Working conditions

The role involves sitting, standing, bending, reaching, handling objects and repetitive hand and wrist movements. It requires visual, hearing and verbal communication abilities, with correction or accommodation as applicable. Extended workdays may be required based on project or business needs. The employer considers requests for reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and benefits

Base salary of $170,000–$200,000 per year, with an opportunity for a partnership share and a vehicle allowance.

• Employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with a low annual deductible. Coverage eligibility begins the first month after the initial 30 days.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus employer-paid long-term disability insurance for employees.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match and traditional or Roth options.
• Paid time off and seven paid holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care, plus voluntary supplemental insurance.
• Fitness reimbursement and education assistance programs.