Electrical Division Manager

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