Service Manager/Account Manager – Commercial & Industrial Electrical Construction

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company vehicle

Career growth

Team environment

Project pipeline

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing in Charleston, SC seeks an experienced Electrical Service Account Manager with a strong commercial and industrial electrical construction background. You will develop and manage key customer relationships, identify opportunities, and coordinate with operations to deliver successful projects.

This is not an entry-level sales role; candidates must have deep industry knowledge, the ability to identify opportunities, and partner with project teams to ensure

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial and/or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Experience working for an electrical contractor is required.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, service work, maintenance, and construction operations.
• Experience preparing estimates, proposals, and project budgets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple customers, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow long-term relationships with commercial and industrial customers.
• Generate new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Meet with customers to identify electrical service, maintenance, and construction needs.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and project scopes.
• Coordinate with operations, project managers, and field leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, customer expectations, and overall satisfaction.
• Identify change orders and additional revenue opportunities.
• Conduct regular customer and jobsite visits to strengthen relationships and support project success.
• Resolve customer issues quickly while maintaining a high level of service.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, account activity, and pipeline reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support company safety initiatives.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Project management

Electrical service management

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Financial acumen

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Account Manager – Commercial & Industrial Electrical Construction

Build Relationships. Drive Growth. Power Success.

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Service Account Manager to join our growing team in Charleston, SC. This is an outstanding opportunity for a relationship-driven professional with a strong commercial and industrial electrical construction background who enjoys developing new business, managing key customer relationships, and delivering exceptional service.

Candidates must have experience working for an electrical contractor in commercial and/or industrial construction. Applicants without electrical construction experience will not be considered.

This is not an entry-level sales role. We’re seeking someone who understands the electrical construction industry, speaks the language of contractors and facility owners, and can confidently identify opportunities while partnering with operations to deliver successful projects.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and grow long-term relationships with commercial and industrial customers.
• Generate new business opportunities while expanding existing accounts.
• Meet with customers to identify electrical service, maintenance, and construction needs.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and project scopes.
• Coordinate with operations, project managers, and field leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project financial performance, customer expectations, and overall satisfaction.
• Identify change orders and additional revenue opportunities.
• Conduct regular customer and jobsite visits to strengthen relationships and support project success.
• Resolve customer issues quickly while maintaining a high level of service.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, account activity, and pipeline reporting.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support company safety initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of commercial and/or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Experience working for an electrical contractor is required.
• Proven success in account management, business development, project management, or electrical service management.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, service work, maintenance, and construction operations.
• Experience preparing estimates, proposals, and project budgets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong financial and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple customers, priorities, and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.

Highly Preferred

• An existing book of business and established relationships within the commercial or industrial electrical construction market is a significant advantage.
• Strong relationships with:
  • General Contractors
  • Developers
  • Property Managers
  • Facility Managers
  • Industrial Manufacturers
  • Commercial Building Owners
• Experience with Bluebeam, Accubid, or other electrical estimating software.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join Us?

• Performance-Based Bonus
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle (where applicable)
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Stable Pipeline of Commercial & Industrial Projects

Required Experience

Candidates must have experience working for an electrical contractor in commercial and/or industrial construction. Applicants without electrical construction experience will not be considered.

If you’re a driven professional with a passion for building relationships, growing business, and delivering exceptional customer service—and you already have a strong network in the electrical construction industry—we’d love to hear from you.