Vice President of Electrical & Traffic

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President of Electrical & Traffic

Location: Novato, California
Base Salary: $230,000–$270,000
Bonus: Approximately 20% Performance-Based
Benefits: ESOP, Profit Sharing, 401(k) Company Match
Position Type: Full-Time | Executive Leadership

Position Overview

We are partnering with a well-established, highly respected electrical contractor in Northern California seeking an experienced Vice President of Electrical & Traffic to lead one of its largest and most critical operating divisions.

This executive will oversee approximately $50M–$70M in annual revenue, representing roughly 40% of the organization's overall business. The position offers significant autonomy, direct access to executive leadership, and the opportunity to lead an established team of construction professionals.

The ideal candidate brings a strong electrical contracting background, hands-on field experience earlier in their career, and a proven track record of leading large teams, managing P&L, and driving operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Executive & Operational Leadership

• Lead all operations for the Electrical & Traffic Division, overseeing approximately $50M–$70M in annual revenue.

• Manage approximately 20 direct reports, including Project Managers, Project Engineers, Estimators, and operational leaders.

• Provide executive oversight of field operations and Superintendents.

• Establish performance expectations, accountability, and operational KPIs.

• Develop and mentor existing leadership while maintaining a strong, collaborative culture.

• Partner directly with the President/CEO on strategic planning and divisional growth.

Financial Management & P&L

• Assume full responsibility for divisional P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.

• Monitor financial performance, project margins, labor productivity, and operational efficiency.

• Implement strategies to improve financial results and long-term profitability.

• Oversee resource allocation, staffing, and operational planning.

Construction & Project Oversight

• Provide executive leadership across electrical construction and traffic-related projects.

• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.

• Support Project Managers in resolving complex operational and construction challenges.

• Coordinate estimating, preconstruction, project management, and field operations.

• Maintain strong relationships with customers and key business partners.

Strategic Growth & Team Development

• Identify opportunities for continued divisional growth and operational improvement.

• Strengthen internal processes, communication, and accountability.

• Support leadership development and succession planning.

• Maintain an effective, results-driven organizational culture.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical construction.

• Hands-on electrician or electrical field experience earlier in career.

• Proven leadership experience with an established electrical contractor.

• Experience overseeing large teams of Project Managers, Estimators, Engineers, and field personnel.

• Direct responsibility for divisional P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs.

• Experience managing substantial electrical construction operations.

• Strong understanding of electrical construction processes, project delivery, and financial performance.

• Demonstrated ability to lead established teams and develop operational leaders.

• Strong communication, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work in Novato, California, with a long-term commitment to the organization.

Preferred Experience

Candidates currently holding the following positions are encouraged to explore this opportunity:

• Vice President of Electrical Operations

• Vice President of Construction

• Director of Electrical Operations

• Director of Operations

• Electrical Division Manager

• General Manager – Electrical Construction

• Senior Operations Manager – Electrical

A current VP title is not required. Candidates with strong operational leadership experience, electrical field knowledge, and direct financial accountability will receive consideration.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $230,000–$270,000

• Annual Bonus: Approximately 20%, performance-based

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Profit-sharing opportunities

• 401(k) with company match

• Executive-level leadership responsibility

• Opportunity to lead an established, high-performing division

• Long-term career growth with a financially established electrical contractor

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has progressed through the electrical construction industry, beginning with field experience and advancing into project management, operations, and executive leadership.

They understand the business from the ground up, possess strong financial acumen, and know how to lead experienced teams without unnecessarily disrupting an established operation.

This opportunity is particularly attractive to a successful Director of Operations, Division Manager, or senior electrical construction executive ready to take the next step in their career.