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Electrical Service Manager

Lighting Maintenance Inc
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025
Job Description

Lighting Maintenance Inc. is looking for a proactive, seasoned professional to start and grow our Charlotte, NC division. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrician and manager who wants to build something meaningful—with the backing and resources of an established company. We already have work in North Carolina for 8–10 months and plan to make Charlotte a permanent location. If you’ve successfully run your own company or want to build something from scratch with no risk to your personal assets, we want to talk to you!

About LMI

As our name suggests, we specialize in lighting maintenance, electrical construction, and upgrades across a variety of markets—including sportslighting, roadway and streetlights, shopping centers, and traffic signals. With over 40 years in the business, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and unmatched expertise. Learn more about our company at www.LightingMaintenance.com.

Key Responsibilities

  • Division Growth & Development
    • Identify and secure a physical location for our new Charlotte division.
    • Recruit, hire, and train top-tier electricians and field service technicians.
    • Lead the charge on business development and establish strong customer relationships.
  • Service Operations & Execution
    • Coordinate, plan, and schedule service work to maximize efficiency and profitability.
    • Oversee ongoing maintenance schedules for service accounts, ensuring top-quality work and customer satisfaction.
    • Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients through regular site visits and quality control inspections.
  • Leadership & Team Management
    • Foster a safe and positive work environment; implement and enforce company policies and safety practices.
    • Supervise staff by communicating job expectations, monitoring performance, and conducting evaluations.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert to determine whether employees are qualified to perform specialized tasks.
  • Customer & Business Development
    • Proactively market LMI’s services to potential customers; generate leads and close new business.
    • Participate in formulating long-range goals for the Service Division; monitor progress and pivot as needed.
    • Handle customer requests and resolve issues promptly, ensuring high-level service and satisfaction.
  • Financial & Administrative Management
    • Prepare estimates for service projects, manage budgets, and track costs.
    • Coordinate with administration on correct billing procedures and approvals.
    • Meet or exceed annual service department revenue and profit margin goals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Local Experience: A minimum of 10 years in the Charlotte area, with established contacts in both service and construction.
  • Technical Expertise: Thorough knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment used in the electrical/lighting trade.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of service projects from start to finish—planning, cost tracking, billing, and reporting.
  • Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to recruit, motivate, and lead a team of skilled technicians; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proactive Mindset: Always alert and ready for action, rather than waiting for tasks or direction.
  • Safety Orientation: Commitment to safe work practices; knowledge of OSHA standards and accident investigation.
  • Business Acumen: Capable of building client relationships and driving business growth in a competitive environment.

Why Join LMI?

  • Growth Opportunity: Lead the launch of a new division with the support of a well-established company.
  • Entrepreneurial Environment: Experience the autonomy and excitement of running your own business, backed by the resources and stability of LMI.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive package tailored to success, including benefits and potential performance incentives.
  • Long-Term Stability: We have ongoing work for 8–10 months in NC with the commitment to make Charlotte a permanent home for LMI.

Benefits Package:

  • Company Vehicle
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Vision-care plan
  • Paid holidays
  • PTO
  • 401k Plan

LMI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you’re ready to take ownership of this new division and create a legacy in Charlotte—while enjoying the security and support of an established industry leader—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today!

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in leading our Charlotte division.

Company Description

Since 1991, our family-owned electrical and lighting contracting company has served government, commercial and industrial customers with a can-do attitude backed by our tradition of superior service. Today we’re an acknowledged industry leader, but our biggest strength – most valuable asset – is the people that comprise the LMI team.

We’re proud to provide you not just a job, but a career and a rewarding professional opportunity to refine your skills and add new ones. You’ll be helping us maintain our leadership in the lighting industry. Our pledge is a workplace that is open, cooperative, respectful and dynamic, designed to bring out your best, and LMI’s best.

The LMI Open Door Policy, empowers our employees to take problems to the next management level, and resolve them with your immediate supervisor. We also invite suggestions for ways we can improve productivity, efficiency and safety. At LMI the safety and well-being of employees, customers and the public are our top priorities.

Since 1991, our family-owned electrical and lighting contracting company has served government, commercial and industrial customers with a can-do attitude backed by our tradition of superior service. Today we’re an acknowledged industry leader, but our biggest strength – most valuable asset – is the people that comprise the LMI team. We’re proud to provide you not just a job, but a career and a rewarding professional opportunity to refine your skills and add new ones. You’ll be helping us maintain our leadership in the lighting industry. Our pledge is a workplace that is open, cooperative, respectful and dynamic, designed to bring out your best, and LMI’s best. The LMI Open Door Policy, empowers our employees to take problems to the next management level, and resolve them with your immediate supervisor. We also invite suggestions for ways we can improve productivity, efficiency and safety. At LMI the safety and well-being of employees, customers and the public are our top priorities.

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