Branch Manager / Senior Industrial Electrician

Augusta, GA Area

Full-Time | $70,000-$120,000+ Annual Earning Potential | Company Vehicle | Leadership Opportunity

Lead the Branch. Grow the Business. Stay Connected to the Work.

Industrial Electric Group (IEG) is seeking a highly motivated Industrial Electrical Branch Manager to lead and grow our Augusta-area operations. This role is ideal for an experienced electrician or electrical leader who enjoys building customer relationships, managing operations, developing teams, and remaining actively involved in field operations when needed.

This is not a desk-only management position. We're looking for a leader who understands industrial electrical work firsthand and is willing to support the team in the field during critical projects, shutdowns, service calls, and customer emergencies.

What You'll Do

Branch Leadership & Operations

• Manage day-to-day branch operations with a focus on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
• Lead and develop a team of electricians, apprentices, and field service technicians.
• Recruit, hire, coach, and retain top electrical talent.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and resources to meet customer demands.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Monitor branch performance, productivity, and financial results.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety standards, and OSHA requirements.

Business Development & Customer Relationships

• Develop and strengthen relationships with industrial, manufacturing, and commercial customers throughout the Augusta market.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to support branch growth.
• Prepare estimates, proposals, and service agreements.
• Work closely with existing customers to uncover maintenance, expansion, shutdown, and capital project opportunities.
• Partner with company leadership and business development teams to expand IEG's footprint in the region.

Hands-On Electrical Leadership

• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for field personnel.
• Assist with service calls, startups, commissioning, emergency repairs, and complex troubleshooting when necessary.
• Lead by example and serve as a technical resource for customers and team members.
• Mentor electricians and apprentices while helping develop future leaders within the organization.
• Remain engaged in the field to ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial electrical experience.
• Strong working knowledge of:
• • Industrial power distribution systems
  • Motor controls
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • PLC-controlled equipment and processes
  • Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Industrial construction and service work
• Previous leadership experience managing crews, projects, service departments, or operations.
• Strong customer relationship and business development skills.
• Ability to manage projects from estimate through completion.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Electrical License, Certification, or equivalent industrial electrical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Previous experience as a Service Manager, Operations Manager, Superintendent, General Foreman, or Branch Manager.
• Established relationships within the Augusta, Aiken, Waynesboro, Thomson, or surrounding industrial markets.
• Experience managing budgets, branch operations, and P&L performance.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, paper, chemical, food processing, power generation, mining, or heavy industrial facilities.

Why Join IEG?

This is an opportunity to build and lead a growing operation while remaining connected to the trade you enjoy. You'll have the autonomy to develop the branch, strengthen customer relationships, build a team, and directly impact the success of the Augusta market.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $90,000-$140,000+ based on experience

Benefits Include:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company-provided technology and communication tools
• Professional development and advancement opportunities

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• Day Shift
• On-Call Rotation
• Occasional overtime and weekend work as needed
• Regional travel as required

Location

Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Augusta, Georgia area prior to employment. Travel throughout the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) and surrounding markets will be required.

Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced industrial electrician who has grown into leadership but still enjoys solving problems in the field. You're comfortable discussing a customer's electrical challenges in the morning, helping a technician troubleshoot a production issue in the afternoon, and reviewing branch performance before heading home.

If you're a hands-on leader who can grow a business, develop a team, and still roll up your sleeves when needed, we'd like to talk with you.

Apply today and help lead the continued growth of IEG in the Augusta market.