Electrical Installation Manager – Houston Location: Houston, TX Job type: Full-time, salaried Compensation: $70,000–$80,000 base salary, plus up to $2,500 per quarter in performance-based bonuses About the role The Electrical Installation Manager – Houston leads Houston install and service crews and is the division's lead electrician. This person makes sure every Houston job is scoped right, built right, passes inspection and leaves the customer happy. They run the crews, own quality and code compliance, and work the tools alongside the team. Plan on roughly 50% of the week in the field. This is a working leadership role for a strong electrician who is ready to lead. Our Houston division is growing fast, and this person will be central to building out the install team as the division doubles over the next 12 months. Compensation and bonus $70,000–$90,000 annual base salary Opportunity to earn up to $2,500 per quarter in performance-based bonuses Key responsibilities Crew leadership Lead, coach and hold accountable the Houston installers, technicians and apprentices. Give daily direction to the crews and make sure every job is staffed, equipped and on schedule. Facilitate the regular install and service team meeting to review jobs, safety, callbacks and priorities. Set expectations and enforce company policies, safety standards and code compliance. Review and approve crew time entries for accuracy before payroll. Interview and help make hiring decisions for installers, technicians and apprentices as the team grows. Train and develop technicians and apprentices, including licensing and certification progress. Lead electrician Serve as the technical authority for Houston on code, load calculations, generator sizing, ATS integration and service upgrades. Work hands-on on installs and service calls. This is a working role, and turning a wrench is part of the job. Troubleshoot complex electrical, generator and EV charger problems, and back up the crew on difficult jobs. Perform quality checks on completed work before final inspection and job close-out. Job walks and estimating support Conduct job walks on larger or more complex jobs and hand complete scope packages to the San Antonio Estimating Team in Housecall Pro. Prepare simple estimates for straightforward install and service work. Review estimates against field conditions before they go to the customer. Support Houston Sales on technical questions and customer visits when needed. Permitting, inspections and utilities Prepare and manage residential and commercial electrical permits under the company's Master Electrician and contractor license. Schedule city inspections and resolve any corrections. Coordinate planned electrical outages with the utility, customers and crews. Job execution and warranty Work with the Operations Coordinator on the install and service schedule so crews stay productive. Walk sold jobs with the crew lead before install so the crew knows the scope, layout and customer expectations. Order materials for scheduled jobs and manage lead times. Watch labor and material use on each job and flag jobs trending over budget. Handle customer concerns on active jobs and escalate when needed. Validate warranty claims by reviewing original work, conditions and coverage before dispatch. Track callbacks and root causes, and coach the team to prevent repeats. How success is measured Jobs completed on schedule and on budget Inspection first-pass rate Callback and warranty rate Customer reviews and satisfaction on completed jobs Crew retention and technician development Required qualifications Active Texas Journeyman Electrician license in good standing (Master license preferred) 8+ years of electrical experience across residential and commercial service and installation 3+ years leading crews or technicians Strong working knowledge of the current NEC and local code amendments Ability to perform load calculations and assess service capacity Experience with residential and commercial permitting and city inspection processes Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record Preferred qualifications and skills Texas Master Electrician license Commercial and residential standby generator experience (e.g., Generac, Kohler, Cummins) and ATS integration EVITP certification or hands-on EV charger installation experience Experience working in Houston-area jurisdictions and with CenterPoint Energy OSHA 30 certification Experience with field service software (e.g., Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan or similar) Clear communicator with customers, inspectors, utilities, crews and leadership Fair, consistent leader who holds teams to standards and develops talent Work environment and physical requirements About 50% in the field across the Houston metro, including attics, crawl spaces, rooftops and outdoor conditions Regular hands-on installation and service work alongside the crews Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders and work at heights Occasional after-hours work for scheduled outages or emergencie