Lead Electrical Division – Residential Electrical Project Manager
Are you an experienced Residential Electrical Project Manager ready to lead and grow a dynamic electrical division focused on high-end custom home projects?
Do you take pride in delivering projects on time, under budget, and to an exceptional standard of quality?
If so, we want you to join our team!
About the Role
As the Electrical Division Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the electrical scope within our custom residential projects.
You will manage a team of electricians and project leads, coordinate resources, monitor financial performance, and ensure the highest level of craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
You will also play a key role in driving operational excellence, mentoring field teams, and expanding the capabilities of the electrical division.
Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of electricians, project leads, and apprentices. Foster a high-performance, accountable culture focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
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Project Execution: Oversee project scheduling, resource planning, and job site execution to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
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Financial Management: Track and manage labor hours, material budgets, and change orders to maximize job profitability.
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Client and Contractor Relations: Build strong, trusted relationships with homeowners, builders, architects, and other trades. Represent the electrical division with professionalism and integrity.
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Quality Control: Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure all work is completed in compliance with local codes and project specifications.
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Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve job site challenges. Act as the first point of escalation for technical and logistical issues.
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Administration & Reporting: Utilize project management tools (iPoint, Bluebeam, MS Office) for job costing, documentation, and reporting. Keep all stakeholders informed through regular progress updates.
What We're Looking For
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Experience: 5+ years in project management within residential electrical construction, preferably in high-end or custom single-family homes.
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Licenses: California Journeyman (required)
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Leadership: Proven ability to lead field teams, build trust, and maintain a strong team culture.
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Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of NEC codes, custom home wiring standards, lighting control preps, panel builds, service upgrades, and smart home infrastructure basics.
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Organizational Skills: Exceptional time management, scheduling, and project coordination abilities.
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Communication: Clear, professional communication skills for coordinating with clients, builders, designers, and internal teams.
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Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and project management platforms like iPoint and Bluebeam.
Why Join Us?
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Lead a Division: This is a leadership opportunity to shape and grow our Electrical Division with full support from upper management.
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Exciting Projects: Work on some of the most beautiful, high-end residential projects in the region.
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Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement as we continue to expand into new markets.
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Competitive Compensation: Company vehicle, strong base salary, and project-based performance bonuses.
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Supportive Environment: Be part of a company that values professionalism, innovation, and team success.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate to lead our Electrical Division.
Highlight your residential project experience, leadership skills, and commitment to excellence.
Join us and help deliver exceptional electrical solutions in some of the most remarkable homes built today!
We’re proud of the professional, fun and exciting working atmosphere we’ve created at Lightworks and we believe it’s one of the best places to work in the residential electrical and technology industries.
Regardless of the role, everyone who works at Lightworks shares the following values:
1: Sweep the floors - Never be too big to do the small things that make a difference. Stay Grounded, Clean the job site after every visit. Everyone needs to contribute. Including the programmer.
2: If you stand still everyone will pass you buy - Look for ways to constantly improve. Test yourself, This is an ever-changing business. Strive to learn and master the next level.
3: Participate with purpose – Mastering your current role is just part of the equation for success. You can still be ineffective if you don’t know what you are trying to achieve as a team. It’s clear that winning teams are all on the same page and this helps form a team from a group of individuals. Understand the shared goals. Don’t be scared to ask.
4: Pass the Ball – Leaders create Leaders, Work on creating leaders throughout the ranks. Take responsibility. Who can you develop?
5: Create a Learning Environment – Leaders are Teachers. Lightworks wants hungry to learn team members who want to learn and develop their skills. However, it’s not your bosses sole responsibility to teach you. Lightworks actively encourages team members to share and mentor each other. Help others improve.
6: No Jerks – Lightworks wants to enhance the team but that doesn’t mean anyone will do. Lightworks is about team first and we look to find individuals who have the right character. You can develop talent; you cannot change character. No jerks ever.
7: Embrace Expectations – Setting personal goals and team targets is part of what drives improvement. Dream Big.
8: Preform Under Pressure – Success happens when preparation meets opportunity. Practice under pressure, know your stuff. Learning and doing lay the foundations for success. Do the work on and off the clock to make the difference.
9: Learn How to Make Decisions under Pressure - Decision making is a tough skill to learn and only develops over time but staying calm when the heat is on is a big step in the right direction. Know your options and back yourself. Do the extra preparation work to make the difference.
10: Know Thyself – The real competition is with yourself when it comes to developing as team member. Be honest about your progress, performance and effort levels if you want to become better. Ask yourself, could I do more? What could I change or do differently?
11: Be a good Ancestor – Plant trees you’ll never see. Speak often of the responsibility to protect and enhance the reputation of team for as long as you choose to wear the Lightworks shirt and to leave it in a better place for the team member who follows you. Its not about personal glory, its about the team. Participate for the name on the front of the shirt.
12: Write your Legacy – This is your time, regardless of what has gone before you there is still history to be made. Build your legacy.
