Job Description

Ground Up Construction Recruiting is partnered with a leading general contractor in Kingsburg, CA that specializes in government and healthcare projects to help them hire a Director of Electrical & Low Voltage for their self-performing divisions.

This person has the opportunity to use their entrepreneurial mindset to build their team and guide these divisions in a forward-thinking way to get them to the next level. With two offices in California (Kingsburg & Rohnert Park) and a new office in New Mexico (Albuquerque), we're looking for a leader that's not only technical, but people-first.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $150k-$175k salary + bonus
• Company truck & gas card
• 3 weeks of PTO
• 5 sick days & 7 holidays
• 401k + profit-sharing (3-5%)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance

The Director of Electrical & Low Voltage is responsible for leading and aligning two critical departments – Electrical & Low Voltage. This position oversees strategic planning, project execution, compliance, financial management, and team leadership across all electrical and low voltage operations. This includes building strong partnerships with existing departmental managers, fostering a cohesive leadership culture, and guiding both teams toward shared goals while respecting their unique functions.The Director must be adept at navigating organizational changes, empowering team members, and delivering high-quality, code-compliant projects on time and within budget. This position also plays a key role in aligning departmental performance with broader company objectives, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth, and ensuring operational excellence across both disciplines.

Leadership & Management:

• Lead the strategic integration of the Electrical and Low Voltage departments into a cohesive division, fostering alignment in process, culture, and performance expectations
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the electrical and low-voltage departments, including estimating, project management, and field operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, superintendents, foremen, and support staff
• Align department goals with company objectives, budgets, and growth targets
• Oversee P&L, budgets, resource allocation, and forecasting for multiple concurrent projects
• Recruit, train, and mentor project managers, engineers, estimators, and field technicians
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction

Project Oversight:

• Supervise planning, execution, and close-out of all electrical and low-voltage scopes across multiple projects
• Ensure projects meet schedule, quality, and cost expectations
• Review and approve major RFIs, change orders, submittals, and coordination efforts
• Participate in preconstruction efforts, budgeting, and project strategy meetings

Technical & Regulatory Expertise:

• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, BICSI, TIE/EIA and local code requirements
• Oversee design-build and design-assist efforts for electrical and low-voltage systems
• Ensure proper implementation of critical systems in healthcare and government settings including emergency power, fire alarm, nurse call, access control, etc.
• Serve as a technical advisor to field personnel, project teams, and clients
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues and provide technical guidance to teams

Financial Management:

• Develop and manage annual budgets for division
• Monitor job costing, forecasting, and margin performance across active projects
• Support estimating teams in bid strategies and major proposal reviews
• Analyze financial reports and identify areas for operational efficiency and growth

Safety, Quality & Compliance:

• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to OSHA and NFPA 70E standards
• Oversee QA/QC procedures and enforce strict quality standards for electrical and life-safety systems
• Ensure documentation and inspections meet AHJ, VA, and/or federal guidelines
• Lead compliance efforts for project-specific security or clearance requirements

Client & Business Development:

• Maintain strong relationships with key clients, GCs, and vendors
• Represent the company in interviews, proposals, and client-facing strategy sessions
• Identify and pursue growth opportunities in healthcare and government projects

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in electrical construction, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances
• Strong technical understanding of low-voltage systems (fire alarm, data, security, AV)
• Proven experience and success in managing healthcare and/or government projects
• Deep knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70/99, BICSI, and applicable codes/regulations
• Proficient with tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Intellibid, P6/MS Project, and AutoCAD/BIM

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