Electrical Service Manager

Company Description Kansas Electric, Inc. is a locally owned electrical contractor specializing in large-scale industrial and commercial projects across sectors such as oil and gas and broader infrastructure. With decades of experience, the company delivers turnkey solutions that combine industrial contracting, advanced electrical systems, automation, and UL-certified panel building to support safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Kansas Electric also leads energy efficiency initiatives that help clients reduce costs, minimize downtime, and meet regulatory requirements. Professionals joining the team can expect a dynamic environment where technical expertise, innovation, and safety are highly valued, and where there is opportunity to contribute to building safer, smarter, and more efficient facilities.

Role Description The Electrical Service Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day electrical service operations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. This full-time, on-site role in Newton, KS includes managing service technicians, scheduling and dispatching service calls, coordinating with customers, and monitoring job progress and quality. The role involves reviewing work orders, estimating labor and material requirements, and supporting troubleshooting and problem resolution for industrial and commercial electrical systems. The Electrical Service Manager collaborates with project managers and leadership to maintain compliance with codes and safety standards, implement process improvements, and support customer relationships through clear communication and responsive service.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical service operations, including experience with industrial and commercial electrical systems and service management.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, safety regulations, and best practices for high-impact projects and large-scale facilities.
• Experience leading and mentoring field technicians, with skills in team coordination, scheduling, and workload management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, plans, and specifications, and support troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail in documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking.
• Effective communication skills for working with customers, vendors, and internal teams, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly.
• Experience with estimating, service proposals, and basic budgeting or cost control for service work.
• Proficiency with common office and field software tools (e.g., email, spreadsheets, service management or scheduling systems).
• Prior experience in industrial contracting, commercial contracting, or automation-related projects is highly beneficial.
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license preferred; relevant technical training or apprenticeship completion is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.