Electrical Division Manager
hace 17 días
Wilmington
Job Description Job Title: Electrical Division Manager Location: Wilmington, NC Area Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 Yearly Type: Full-Time Permanent Placement Step into a pivotal leadership role with a growing residential home automation company that's redefining smart living across the Wilmington, NC area. This is a rare opportunity to build an electrical division, shaping the strategy, standards, and team while staying close to the cutting edge of home automation, audio/video, security, and smart home integration. About the Role: As the Electrical Division Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and leading the company's electrical division, ensuring all residential electrical work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will oversee projects from initial planning through completion, manage resources and schedules, and provide hands-on support while the department grows. Your role will have a direct impact on the company's ability to expand its smart home offerings and deepen relationships with builders and homeowners. Key Responsibilities: • Build and develop the electrical division, including processes, workflows, and best practices for residential projects., • Plan, coordinate, and manage electrical projects, ensuring work is completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with all codes and regulations., • Oversee and review electrical work related to home automation, audio/video, security systems, lighting controls, and EV charger installations., • Dispatch and coordinate technicians from the office, balancing workloads and ensuring efficient use of resources across the local service area., • Perform hands-on field work as needed while the division grows, supporting complex installations and troubleshooting issues., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with builders, contractors, and key partners to secure ongoing and future project opportunities., • Provide day-to-day leadership for electricians and technicians, including mentoring, performance oversight, and promoting a culture of safety and professionalism., • Collaborate with sales and management to support business development initiatives and provide technical input on proposals and project scopes. Key Requirements: • Licensed electrician with substantial residential electrical experience., • Proven experience managing or leading electrical projects, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating field teams., • Strong understanding of residential electrical systems, including panel work, circuits, and device installations., • Demonstrated ability to ensure compliance with NEC, local codes, and safety regulations., • Comfortable interacting with builders, contractors, and homeowners in a professional and consultative manner., • Effective communicator with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Leadership mindset with a track record of taking initiative, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement., • Comfortable in a role that blends office-based coordination with occasional field work. Desirable Skills: • Experience with home automation systems, including integration of electrical infrastructure with smart home platforms., • Background in audio/video, security systems, and lighting control installations in residential environments., • Familiarity with EV charger installations and associated electrical requirements., • Exposure to or experience with Control4 or similar smart home systems., • Previous involvement in business development, estimating, or supporting sales for electrical or low-voltage projects., • Experience building or growing a department, team, or new service line within a trade or technology-focused business. Qualifications: • Current state electrician's license (required)., • High school diploma or equivalent (required)., • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred)., • Additional certifications related to home automation, low-voltage systems, or smart home platforms (preferred)., • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record