Service Manager - Electrical Contracting

Enterprise Electrical co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Enterprise Electrical seeks a Service Manager to lead and manage electrical service operations for a branch or region. You will oversee service technicians, coordinators, and administrative staff, ensuring safe, efficient work that meets customer expectations while driving productivity and profitability.

The ideal candidate combines deep electrical industry knowledge with proven field leadership, strong financial acumen, and a record of building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s preferred in related field.
• Extensive electrical service operations and leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of service P&L, pricing, labor efficiency, and cost control.
• Proven ability to manage field teams, technicians, and support staff.
• Experience building long‑term client relationships and service growth.
• Understanding of NEC, OSHA, licensing and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily electrical service operations for the branch/region.
• Oversee technicians, coordinators, and administrative staff.
• Develop and execute service strategy focused on revenue growth and margins.
• Maintain customer relationships and oversee service agreements.
• Manage scheduling, dispatch, and workforce productivity.
• Monitor service financial performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, safety standards, and quality.
• Recruit, develop, and retain service team talent.
• Report performance and pipeline to leadership.

Skills

Service operations leadership

Client relationship management

P&L and cost control

Scheduling and dispatch

Team development

Safety and compliance

Analytical / data-driven decisioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or Business related field preferred

Electrical trade experience preferred

State electrical license preferred

Tools

ServiceTrade

FieldEdge

Service tracking/ERP systems

Dispatch/scheduling platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Enterprise Electrical is seeking a Service Manager to lead and manage electrical service operations for an assigned branch or region. This role oversees service technicians, service coordinators, administrative support, customer relationships, and overall service division performance.

The Service Manager is responsible for ensuring service work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with customer expectations while driving productivity, responsiveness, profitability, and long-term client retention. This position plays a key role in growing the service book of business, expanding service agreements, resolving escalated client issues, and supporting continued operational growth.

The ideal candidate is a strong service operations leader with deep electrical industry knowledge, proven experience managing field teams, strong financial acumen, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily electrical service operations, including service technicians, Service Coordinators, and Service Administrators
• Develop and execute service division strategy focused on revenue growth, client retention, and margin performance
• Build, maintain, and own strong client relationships, including service agreement customers
• Manage service scheduling, dispatch operations, technician utilization, and workforce productivity
• Oversee service agreement programs, preventive maintenance contracts, and on-call service operations
• Monitor and manage service financial performance, including P&L, pricing, labor efficiency, and cost control
• Ensure all service work complies with applicable licensing requirements, NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards
• Recruit, develop, and retain service team talent to support operational growth
• Establish and monitor service KPIs, including response time, completion rates, customer satisfaction, and contract retention
• Partner with project operations and preconstruction teams to identify service-to-project transition opportunities
• Oversee service fleet, tools, equipment, and material logistics
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery, scalability, and customer experience
• Report service performance, pipeline updates, and client issues to the Director of Service and Branch Manager

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical service operations, maintenance practices, and service agreement program management
• Proven leadership experience managing service teams, technicians, and support staff
• Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience managing service P&L, pricing, labor efficiency, and cost control
• Excellent client relationship management skills with the ability to retain customers, expand service agreements, and support business growth
• Strong understanding of state licensing requirements, NEC, OSHA, and service-related safety standards
• Advanced ability to manage technician scheduling, dispatch operations, and workforce utilization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use operational and financial data to improve performance
• Experience developing and monitoring KPIs, dashboards, and service performance metrics
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication skills and leadership presence with field teams, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational scalability, and high-quality service outcomes

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Extensive electrical trade experience strongly preferred
• Active or prior electrical license, such as Journeyman or Master Electrician, preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, industry certifications, and progressive field/service leadership experience will be considered
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in electrical service operations or construction
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of leadership experience managing service teams or field personnel
• Proven experience leading high-volume service operations, including scheduling, dispatch, workforce utilization, and service delivery
• Demonstrated experience managing service financial performance, including P&L, pricing, labor efficiency, and cost control
• Strong track record of client relationship management, service agreement growth, issue resolution, and repeat business

Certifications and Licenses

• State Master Electrician License or equivalent preferred
• OSHA 30-Hour required

Work Environment

This role is a combination of office and field-based work, with frequent interaction with service technicians, customers, and operations leadership. The Service Manager will support active service operations, including maintenance, service calls, and emergency response.

The role requires real-time decision-making, prioritization, and coordination to manage shifting operational demands and customer needs. Regular visits to active construction and service job sites are required, including exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and other typical jobsite environments. Required PPE must be worn when visiting job sites.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. The standard schedule is five days per week, on‑site. Flexibility is required to support business needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, or off‑shift support as needed.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the physical and environmental demands outlined below, with or without reasonable accommodation. Enterprise Electrical is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, mobile devices, and office equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively by phone, video, and in person
• Ability to review schedules, reports, financial data, and technical information on a computer screen
• Ability to move between office settings, job sites, and customer locations
• Ability to navigate active construction and service environments, including uneven surfaces and stairs
• Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, or lifting during site visits or operational support
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high‑visibility vest, and work boots

Tools and Technology

• Computer, laptop, and service management software, such as ServiceTrade, FieldEdge, or equivalent
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Mobile phone, tablet, and standard office equipment
• CRM and/or ERP systems used for service tracking and reporting
• Dispatch and scheduling platforms
• Video conferencing tools, such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom
• Company vehicle for travel to job sites, customer locations, and operational meetings

Enterprise Electrical Core Values

At Enterprise Electrical, our core purpose is Building Relationships to Enrich Lives. We are guided by the following core values:

• Safety First, Safety Always
• Committed to Excellence
• Plan it, Do it, Own it
• Learn it, Know it, Teach it
• One Team, One Goal
• Positive Attitude Required