Electrical operations manager

About the role

Art of Electrical is a Melbourne electrical contracting business — small enough that everyone knows everyone, big enough to keep good people busy, We've been doing this for over 2 decades.

We're now looking for someone to step up, take real ownership of how the day-to-day runs.

This isn't a corporate management role, and it isn't just a desk job. We need someone with real on-site experience who's coordinated people, materials and builders on residential jobs before, to help run the operational side of the business alongside our owner and our long-time leading hand

Reporting directly to the business owner, and working closely with the leading hand, you'll be responsible for coordinating and supporting the day-to-day delivery of residential electrical projects. That means reviewing plans and take-offs, planning labour, ordering material with suppliers, and liaising with builders on upcoming work.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate electricians and apprentices across multiple domestic projects
• Plan labour requirements and schedule projects to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
• Work closely with the owner, leading hand and team leaders to monitor progress and flag upcoming requirements
• Read and interpret electrical plans, RCPs and construction documentation
• Complete and review electrical take-offs
• Cross-reference plans, specifications, builder documentation and purchase orders
• Prepare accurate material orders and ensure materials are on-site when needed
• Maintain strong relationships with electrical wholesalers and suppliers
• Liaise with builders, site supervisors, clients and other trades
• Monitor projects from start to finish, catching delays and shortages

Extensive Domestic Experience Required

You'll need substantial hands-on experience in domestic electrical work, and a comprehensive understanding of residential projects, including:

• New residential construction

• High-end residential projects

• Renovations and extensions

• Solar and battery installation ( starting to introduce )

• Working directly with builders and site supervisors

• Coordinating electricians and apprentices on site

• Resolving issues that come up during construction

About you

• Victorian A-Grade Electrical License
• Extensive domestic electrical experience
• Strong knowledge of residential construction
• Experience managing projects and supervising electricians and apprentices
• Excellent plan-reading and take-off skills
• Strong knowledge of electrical products and materials
• Confidence liaising with builders, supervisors and clients
• Strong organizational and forward-planning skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making instincts
• Current Australian driver's license

Benefits

• $120 - 150,000 + Super, negotiable depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• Direct access to the owner and a genuine say in how things run
• A senior role in a growing business, with room to grow into it
• A small, experienced, close-knit team
• Varied, high-quality domestic projects
• Long-term career progression