Operations Manager

Location: Plover, WI
Salary: $175,000 to $200,000 base salary, plus bonus

Overview

InfraRec is partnering with an industry-leading union contractor to appoint an Operations Manager for its Transmission & Distribution Construction division, based out of Plover, Wisconsin.

The contractor is leading a significant, statewide modernization of the electrical grid, with an established portfolio of major construction contracts and continued opportunities for expansion. The business is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee existing projects, strengthen operational performance, and develop a new team and territory to support continued growth.

This is a senior leadership position suited to someone with a strong background in utility construction, transmission and distribution, and workforce management within a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of existing Transmission & Distribution construction contracts across the region, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and financial targets.

• Lead and develop field operations teams, including project managers, superintendents, and other operational personnel.

• Drive operational performance across multiple projects, managing resources, productivity, budgets, and project execution.

• Build and develop a new team to support additional contracts and expansion into a new territory.

• Work closely with executive leadership, clients, and internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, union agreements, and health and safety requirements.

• Identify operational risks and implement processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and project outcomes.

• Support business development by contributing to client engagement, contract planning, resource forecasting, and regional growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in utility construction, specifically Transmission & Distribution, with a strong understanding of overhead and/or underground electrical infrastructure.

• Previous leadership experience overseeing construction operations, multiple projects, or large field teams.

• Experience working within a union contractor environment, with an understanding of union labor management and workforce planning.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project execution, operational budgets, schedules, safety performance, and resource allocation.

• Experience building teams, developing personnel, and supporting business growth across an established or expanding territory.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, field personnel, project teams, and senior management.

• A track record of delivering construction projects safely, efficiently, and in line with commercial objectives.

• Ability to be based in or relocate to the Plover, Wisconsin area, with relocation assistance available where applicable.

Day-to-Day

• Oversee active Transmission & Distribution construction contracts and monitor progress against operational and commercial targets.

• Coordinate with project managers and field leadership to address resource requirements, scheduling challenges, and project delivery issues.

• Review project performance, budgets, labor utilization, and safety metrics to identify areas for improvement.

• Work with senior leadership to plan team expansion and support the delivery of new contracts.

• Recruit, develop, and manage personnel as the business establishes its presence in a new territory.

• Maintain relationships with customers, union representatives, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure teams have the resources, direction, and support required to deliver work safely and effectively.

Benefits

• Base salary of $175,000 to $200,000, depending on experience.

• Additional performance-based bonus.

• Industry-leading insurance coverage.

• Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates.

• Opportunity to lead established contracts within a major statewide grid modernization program.

• Senior leadership responsibility with the opportunity to build a team and develop a new territory.

• Long-term career opportunity with an established, industry-leading union contractor.

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