Operations Manager - Yes Electric, LLC

Kelso Industries

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of electrical construction project management experience
  • 10-15+ years within Project Management or Operations
  • Strong background in industrial or commercial electrical systems
  • Proven ability to manage project financials and drive profitability
  • Experience with design-assist, commissioning, and field coordination
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout
  • Lead project teams including foremen, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Drive schedule performance and proactively manage risks
  • Own project P&L performance including cost tracking and forecasting
  • Ensure accurate job costing, labor tracking, and billing alignment
  • Manage change orders, T&M work, and contract compliance
  • Coordinate with engineering, controls, and instrumentation teams
  • Serve as primary client contact and maintain relationships
  • Enforce safety standards and ensure quality compliance

Benefits

  • Strong backlog of industrial and energy-sector projects
  • Integrated capabilities with ENETK (controls, automation, instrumentation)
  • Leadership committed to growth, accountability, and team-first culture
  • Opportunity to directly impact company performance and direction
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Full benefits package (health, retirement, PTO)
  • Long-term leadership growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Operations Manager - Electrical (Succession Track)

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota

Position Summary

YES, LLC is seeking a high-performing Electrical Project Manager to join our team in Dickinson, North Dakota as an Operations Manager. This role is part of our succession planning strategy and is intended for individuals ready to grow into senior leadership roles within the organization. The ideal candidate will lead projects from preconstruction through commissioning with a strong focus on cost control, schedule, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage electrical construction projects from kickoff through closeout
  • Lead project teams including foremen, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Drive schedule performance and proactively manage risks
  • Own project P&L performance including cost tracking and forecasting
  • Ensure accurate job costing, labor tracking, and billing alignment
  • Manage change orders, T&M work, and contract compliance
  • Support estimating, bid reviews, and scope development
  • Coordinate with engineering, controls, and instrumentation teams
  • Serve as primary client contact and maintain relationships
  • Enforce safety standards and ensure quality compliance

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of electrical construction project management experience
    • 10-15+ within Project Management or Operations
  • Strong background in industrial or commercial electrical systems
  • Proven ability to manage project financials and drive profitability
  • Experience with design-assist, commissioning, and field coordination
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Experience
  • Industrial & commercial applications, utilities, med-voltage and industrial facility experience
  • Automation, controls, or instrumentation exposure
  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience

Succession Planning Opportunity

This role is structured to develop future leaders within YES, LLC. High-performing candidates will have the opportunity to grow into Senior Project Manager, Operations Leadership, or Business Unit Leadership role.

Why YES, LLC?
  • Strong backlog of industrial and energy-sector projects
  • Integrated capabilities with ENETK (controls, automation, instrumentation)
  • Leadership committed to growth, accountability, and team-first culture
  • Opportunity to directly impact company performance and direction

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Full benefits package (health, retirement, PTO)
  • Long-term leadership growth opportunities
  • Bonus structure (10-15% margin gate)

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