Electrical General Manager

Your new company

Our client is a growing and well-established industrial electrical contractor serving clients across British Columbia. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality electrical construction, maintenance, and service solutions, the company works across industrial, commercial, and resource-sector projects. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Electrical General Manager to lead operations, drive business performance, and support the company's long-term strategic objectives.

Your new role

As the Electrical General Manager, you will provide overall leadership for the business, overseeing operations, project execution, financial performance, workforce planning, safety, and client relationships. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while identifying opportunities for growth and operational improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing leadership and oversight of electrical construction, service, and maintenance operations.
• Supporting the development and implementation of operational procedures, policies, and performance standards.
• Ensuring effective allocation of labour, equipment, materials, and resources across multiple projects.
• Overseeing project managers, superintendents, and field teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Reviewing project budgets, contracts, schedules, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Monitoring profitability, job costing, and overall business performance.
• Evaluating major expenditures, subcontractor agreements, and capital purchases.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, developers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.
• Supporting business development initiatives, proposals, contract negotiations, and market expansion opportunities.
• Recruiting, mentoring, and developing management and field personnel.
• Leading workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management initiatives.
• Promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you will bring:

• 10+ years of experience within construction, industrial services, or electrical contracting environments.
• 5+ years of senior leadership, operations management, or business unit management experience.
• Strong understanding of project delivery, operations, financial management, and team leadership.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing project profitability, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing large teams across multiple projects and locations.
• Proficiency with project management, financial, and operational software systems.

Candidates can come from a variety of construction backgrounds; however, a strong understanding of electrical systems, electrical construction practices, and the electrical contracting industry is essential.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Journeyperson Electrician certification, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related education.
• Industrial electrical project experience.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary construction or service organizations.
• Strong knowledge of WorkSafeBC regulations and industry best practices.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive compensation package of $130,000 - $155,000+ DOE, along with vehicle allowance, comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, Relocation Budget available and the opportunity to join a growing organization where you can directly influence operations, culture, and long-term business success.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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