Commercial Install Electrical Field Manager

A growth-oriented commercial trades organization is seeking a hands-on leader to oversee the Electrical Install group within the Commercial division. This role owns day-to-day operations, profitability, scheduling, team development, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across electrical installation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with estimating to conduct site walks, validate scopes, and prepare fast-turn estimates and proposals.
• Present estimates to customers and support closeout of quick-hit projects.
• Lead people management: monthly check-ins, quarterly performance reviews, coaching, and hiring/selection for the Commercial Electrical Install team.
• Run weekly labor planning: assign job numbers, build crews, and align staffing with workload.
• Coordinate equipment and logistics (trailers, lifts, specialty tools).
• Collaborate with internal HVAC and Plumbing Install counterparts to drive cross-trade execution.
• Oversee material planning and procurement in partnership with Purchasing.
• Work with project coordinators to secure permits, submit utility work orders, monitor progress, manage billing, and ensure thorough project closeout.
• Participate in WIP/financial review meetings; track budgets, margins, and schedule performance.
• Lead monthly department meetings to share updates, performance metrics, and best practices.

Key Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of experience leading commercial electrical installation projects and crews.
• Strong field background on commercial job sites with working knowledge of the NEC and applicable building codes.
• Proven experience estimating and writing proposals for electrical install work.
• Understanding of material takeoffs, purchasing, and vendor negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams: coaching, feedback, and performance management (including hiring decisions).
• Organized, detail-driven, and effective at managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Skilled at conflict resolution, continuous learning, and driving accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software; general computer literacy.
• Technical degree in electricity/electrical technology is a plus (not required).

Benefits:

• Medical benefits starting the first of the month, plus company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Company contributions to 401(k) and HSA.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health coverage.
• Company-sponsored team events throughout the year.
• Company-provided vehicle, laptop, phone, and monitors; ongoing tech upgrades.
• PTO begins on day one.
• A people-first culture grounded in clear mission, vision, and values.