Department Manager, Structured Cabling & Security

Uihlein Electric; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uihlein Electric, a Milwaukee-area electrical service provider, seeks a Department Manager for Structured Cabling & Security Systems to lead selling, estimating and delivering technology projects safely and efficiently.

You will oversee project schedules and budgets, coordinate with clients, general contractors and engineers, manage field teams, ensure code compliance and quality, and drive continuous improvement from pre-construction through project closeout.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in low-voltage systems, electrical contracting, or technology integration.
• 2+ years in a leadership or project management role.
• Knowledge of current electrical codes and standards.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical process from preconstruction through job completion.
• Prior experience with estimating software heavily preferred.
• Ability to plan and coordinate multiple projects while meeting customer expectations and margin targets.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and through written format.
• Ability to create and maintain rapport with customers, employees, etc

Responsibilities

• Leads technology/low-voltage projects from pre-construction through closeout; develops project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for clients on technology scope.
• Oversees design review, system layout, and coordination with general contractors, engineers, and clients.
• Coordinates procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Continuously evaluates project costs in relation to schedule; ensures project remains on/under budget.
• Identifies and resolves project risks, delays, or technical challenges.
• Supervises and supports field teams, Foremen, and Technicians.
• Ensures installations meet code requirements, project specifications, and quality standards.
• Conducts weekly site safety and quality inspections.
• Conducts customer site walkthroughs and informational meetings.
• Attends operations, safety, and project meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client relations

Blueprint interpretation

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Uihlein Electric, a Milwaukee-area electrical service provider, seeks a Department Manager for Structured Cabling & Security Systems to lead selling, estimating and delivering technology projects safely and efficiently.

You will oversee project schedules and budgets, coordinate with clients, general contractors and engineers, manage field teams, ensure code compliance and quality, and drive continuous improvement from pre-construction through project closeout.