Electrical Service Manager - DFW

The posting, as Upchurch wrote it

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Horn Lake, MS, Upchurch has grown through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence. We offer end-to-end solutions—from design and installation to ongoing maintenance and emergency support—helping clients maximize building performance, energy efficiency, and equipment lifespan.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and customer-focused Electrical Service Manager to lead and oversee electrical service operations in commercial and light industrial environments. This role is responsible for managing service technicians, coordinating daily service activities, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring the efficient and profitable delivery of electrical service, repairs, and preventative maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial electrical systems, troubleshooting, and service operations, along with proven leadership, organizational, and customer service skills. This individual will work closely with customers, technicians, dispatch, project managers, and company leadership to ensure high-quality workmanship, safety, customer satisfaction, and operational success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily electrical service operations, including service calls, repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Lead, manage, and develop electrical service technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Coordinate scheduling, dispatching, and resource allocation to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Review service requests, troubleshoot complex electrical issues, and provide technical support to field technicians as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, facility managers, property managers, and other key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to grow service revenue through new business development, existing customer relationships, service agreements, and additional service opportunities.
• Prepare and review service estimates, proposals, labor requirements, and material costs to support accurate pricing and profitability.
• Monitor service performance, labor productivity, job costs, and departmental financial results.
• Ensure service work is completed in accordance with NEC requirements, applicable local codes, company standards, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and reduce customer downtime.
• Collaborate with dispatch, project managers, accounting, and other departments to resolve service issues and maintain operational efficiency.
• Manage customer concerns, service escalations, and warrant

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• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical systems, troubleshooting methods, NEC requirements, and electrical safety standards.
• Experience coordinating service calls, scheduling technicians, managing work orders, and prioritizing service requests.
• Understanding of service estimating, labor and material costs, job profitability, and service department financial performance.
• Proven ability to develop customer relationships, address service concerns, and identify opportunities for business growth.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced service environment.
• Proficiency with service management software, work order systems, and Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders when visiting jobsites or assisting field personnel.
• Ability to access commercial and industrial facilities, including areas with varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate active jobsites and inspect electrical work as needed.
• Ability to travel locally between customer locations and jobsites as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Upchurch Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.