Danny Yost

Licensed Master Electrician and senior electrical construction executive with more than 35 years of experience leading industrial, commercial, mining, manufacturing, aggregate, and oil & gas projects. Proven track record managing multimillion-dollar electrical construction projects from estimating and preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. Recognized for driving profitability, operational excellence, and long-term client partnerships through strategic leadership and technical expertise.

Vice President - West Virginia Electric

(2023-10 - 2026-07)

• Lead operations and project execution for industrial electrical construction projects serving the aggregate and mining industries.
• Direct multiple concurrent projects exceeding $5 million in total value while maintaining profitability, quality, and schedule performance.
• Prepare comprehensive estimates, budgets, change orders, and bid packages for new construction, upgrades, and expansion projects.
• Oversee workforce planning, equipment allocation, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Manage client relationships and negotiate project scope, pricing, and contract modifications.
• Deliver turnkey design-build electrical solutions from preconstruction through commissioning while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Senior Electrical Project Manager - Pillar Innovations

(2020-02 - 2023-10)

• Managed a portfolio of industrial electrical projects exceeding $5M annually across the oil & gas, mining, aggregate, and manufacturing sectors.
• Coordinated engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure successful project execution.
• Developed and maintained project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Streamlined purchasing and material-tracking processes to support field operations and reduced project delays.
• Maintained strong customer relationships and consistently delivered high levels of client satisfaction.
• Supported safety initiatives that reinforced a zero-incident culture throughout project operations.

Project Manager - Universal Electric of Florida

(2018-11 - 2020-01)

• Managed multiple commercial projects valued up to $2M simultaneously.
• Coordinated subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to maintain schedule and budget objectives.
• Reduced project delays through proactive procurement and change-order management.
• Oversaw project closeout, commissioning, as-built documentation, and owner turnover.

Business/Marketing - Fairmont State University (1988 - 1992)

Industrial Electricity - Marion County Technical Center (1986 - 1988)