Division Manager: Service & ProjectsService | Tenant Improvements | Projects up to $1M+ | Division Leadership & Growth
About Leading Edge ElectricSince 2008, Leading Edge Electric has delivered service, design-assist, and commercial construction projects for clients who value speed, clarity, and reliability. Our work ranges from responsive service calls to fast-paced tenant improvements and projects exceeding $1M in electrical contract value.We focus on being an agile partner—saving clients time, reducing friction, and creating peace of mind. We are building a high-performance Service & Projects Division and are seeking a leader who wants to grow and build something meaningful.
The OpportunityThis is a business unit leadership role which carries responsibility for organically growing the division through relationship-building, people development, and exceptional customer service delivery.Reporting directly to the President, you will oversee a portfolio that includes ongoing service work, small projects, and commercial TI projects up to and exceeding $1M.Division P&L ownership and financial performanceOrganic revenue growth through strategic client relationshipsPreconstruction leadership and scope strategyOperational execution standardsTeam leadership, development, and succession planning
Growth MandateStrengthen existing client relationships to increase repeat workPosition Leading Edge as the preferred electrical partnerIdentify new service and project opportunities within existing accountsDevelop internal talent to increase capacity and capabilityBuild scalable systems that support sustainable growth
What Success Looks LikeConsistent year-over-year division revenue growthStrong gross margins across service and projectsHigh client retention and referral ratesDeveloped PMs and Coordinators operating independentlyClear career paths and measurable development plansPresident removed from day-to-day operational involvement
Core Responsibilities:
1. Division Leadership & P&L OwnershipAccountable for revenue, gross margin, and cost controlSet annual targets and operating plansImplement performance dashboards and KPIsDrive financial accountability across the team
2. People Development & LeadershipRecruit, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Estimators, and CoordinatorsEstablish structured onboarding and training programsConduct performance reviews and coaching sessionsBuild a culture of accountability and ownershipDevelop future leaders within the division
3. Client Relationship & Business DevelopmentBuild long-term relationships with property managers, developers, and construction managers, vendors and partnersUnderstand client approval thresholds and procurement processesLead key client meetings and strategic account reviewsEnsure exceptional customer service across all touchpoints
4. Preconstruction & Project DeliveryManage the full-cycle delivery from lead to close-outManage pipeline to ensure predictable labour forecastsReview and approve estimates, contracts and pricingManage risk identification and scope clarificationEnsure disciplined scheduling and cost trackingImplement change order and documentation controlsOversee consistent project closeout standards
5. Systems & Continuous ImprovementStandardize estimating workflowsImprove reporting dashboards and forecasting toolsReduce friction between field and office operationsCreate repeatable processes that support scaling the division
Required Experience15+ years in commercial projects and tenant improvements5+ years of electrical project management and estimatingExperience overseeing service operations or recurring work programsStrong project management and preconstruction backgroundDemonstrated experience leading and developing teamsExperience with financial performance or P&L accountabilityUnderstanding of construction contracts and risk management
Ideal Candidate ProfileEntrepreneurial mindset with a builder mentalityOperationally disciplined and financially literateStrong coach and mentorClient-centric and relationship-drivenCalm under pressure and decisiveMotivated by building and growing a business unit
Candidate Seeks:Seeks recognition for accomplishing objectives, and contributing to change initiatives.Seeks a work environment with an energetic pace, where there is a sense of urgency to accomplish required tasks and pressure to meet deadlines.Seeks recognition for: multi-tasking; being proactive; meeting deadlines when under pressure; and managing unexpected events throughout the day.Seeks a role in which they have opportunity to establish work guidelines for others, while also being accountable for achieving personal results; also seeks a work environment where there is a need to deal with a degree of internal/external hurdles
CompensationTotal Rewards: $130,000 – $180,000+ CAD
Application Instructions: If this role sounds like what you are looking for, please apply with your resume and let us know why you think you’d be a great fit for our team!Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.leadingedgeelectric.ca/
Division Manager: Service & ProjectsService | Tenant Improvements | Projects up to $1M+ | Division Leadership & Growth
About Leading Edge ElectricSince 2008, Leading Edge Electric has delivered service, design-assist, and commercial construction projects for clients who value speed, clarity, and reliability. Our work ranges from responsive service calls to fast-paced tenant improvements and projects exceeding $1M in electrical contract value.We focus on being an agile partner—saving clients time, reducing friction, and creating peace of mind. We are building a high-performance Service & Projects Division and are seeking a leader who wants to grow and build something meaningful.
The OpportunityThis is a business unit leadership role which carries responsibility for organically growing the division through relationship-building, people development, and exceptional customer service delivery.Reporting directly to the President, you will oversee a portfolio that includes ongoing service work, small projects, and commercial TI projects up to and exceeding $1M.Division P&L ownership and financial performanceOrganic revenue growth through strategic client relationshipsPreconstruction leadership and scope strategyOperational execution standardsTeam leadership, development, and succession planning
Growth MandateStrengthen existing client relationships to increase repeat workPosition Leading Edge as the preferred electrical partnerIdentify new service and project opportunities within existing accountsDevelop internal talent to increase capacity and capabilityBuild scalable systems that support sustainable growth
What Success Looks LikeConsistent year-over-year division revenue growthStrong gross margins across service and projectsHigh client retention and referral ratesDeveloped PMs and Coordinators operating independentlyClear career paths and measurable development plansPresident removed from day-to-day operational involvement
Core Responsibilities:
1. Division Leadership & P&L OwnershipAccountable for revenue, gross margin, and cost controlSet annual targets and operating plansImplement performance dashboards and KPIsDrive financial accountability across the team
2. People Development & LeadershipRecruit, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Estimators, and CoordinatorsEstablish structured onboarding and training programsConduct performance reviews and coaching sessionsBuild a culture of accountability and ownershipDevelop future leaders within the division
3. Client Relationship & Business DevelopmentBuild long-term relationships with property managers, developers, and construction managers, vendors and partnersUnderstand client approval thresholds and procurement processesLead key client meetings and strategic account reviewsEnsure exceptional customer service across all touchpoints
4. Preconstruction & Project DeliveryManage the full-cycle delivery from lead to close-outManage pipeline to ensure predictable labour forecastsReview and approve estimates, contracts and pricingManage risk identification and scope clarificationEnsure disciplined scheduling and cost trackingImplement change order and documentation controlsOversee consistent project closeout standards
5. Systems & Continuous ImprovementStandardize estimating workflowsImprove reporting dashboards and forecasting toolsReduce friction between field and office operationsCreate repeatable processes that support scaling the division
Required Experience15+ years in commercial projects and tenant improvements5+ years of electrical project management and estimatingExperience overseeing service operations or recurring work programsStrong project management and preconstruction backgroundDemonstrated experience leading and developing teamsExperience with financial performance or P&L accountabilityUnderstanding of construction contracts and risk management
Ideal Candidate ProfileEntrepreneurial mindset with a builder mentalityOperationally disciplined and financially literateStrong coach and mentorClient-centric and relationship-drivenCalm under pressure and decisiveMotivated by building and growing a business unit
Candidate Seeks:Seeks recognition for accomplishing objectives, and contributing to change initiatives.Seeks a work environment with an energetic pace, where there is a sense of urgency to accomplish required tasks and pressure to meet deadlines.Seeks recognition for: multi-tasking; being proactive; meeting deadlines when under pressure; and managing unexpected events throughout the day.Seeks a role in which they have opportunity to establish work guidelines for others, while also being accountable for achieving personal results; also seeks a work environment where there is a need to deal with a degree of internal/external hurdles
CompensationTotal Rewards: $130,000 – $180,000+ CAD
Application Instructions: If this role sounds like what you are looking for, please apply with your resume and let us know why you think you’d be a great fit for our team!Visit our website to learn more about us: https://www.leadingedgeelectric.ca/
