Business Operations Manager

Tru. Grid is a leading contractor of battery energy storage systems and solar projects, dedicated to advancing the energy transition across North America. Our commitment to excellence in both our projects and our workplace has positioned Tru. Grid as a growing and trusted employer and partner in the renewable energy industry.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, our team brings extensive experience in the engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and integration of utility-scale renewable energy projects. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective energy solutions that meet the needs of our clients and contribute to a sustainable future.

In addition to our EPC expertise, Tru. Grid has a robust operations & maintenance division that services both energy storage and solar assets. At Tru. Grid, we believe the success of every project is driven by the strength of the people behind it. That’s why recruiting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority to ensure excellence across every level of our operations.

If you’re passionate about creating a better, more sustainable future, Tru. Grid offers a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s most skilled project execution teams and engineers.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Business Operations Manager for Tru. Grid O&M is responsible for ensuring the operational, financial, and administrative backbone of the O&M organization runs efficiently, predictably, and at scale. This role partners closely with field operations, engineering, finance, and leadership to standardize processes, improve performance, manage budgets and contracts, and support the delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective O&M and technical services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES Support day-to-day business operations for the O&M organization, ensuring alignment between field execution, planning, and corporate objectives. Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for O&M business processes. Coordinate cross-functional workflows between Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and external partners.

Track operational KPIs and drive corrective actions. Manage O&M budgets, forecasts, and cost controls in coordination with Finance. Monitor O&M contract performance, service-level agreements (SLAs), and customer commitments. Support pricing, cost modeling, and margin analysis for O&M contracts. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service quality.

Support implementation and optimization of CMMS, ERP, and reporting tools. Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships and performance. Support compliance with safety, regulatory, contractual, and quality requirements. Other duties as assigned, this list is not exhaustive and can be added to or changed as the job demands.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS High school education or college degree/certificate (preferred) Excellent communication skills, written and verbal Minimum 3-5 years in business operations or O&M support roles Proficiency with MS Suite, ERP, CMMS, and data reporting tools Excellent organizational and multitasking skills Sound judgement and critical thinking Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control Experience working in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or industrial services environments **Tru.

Grid is currently only considering candidates located in AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA and WA.**