Department Manager, Structured Cabling & Security Systems

Uihlein-Electric; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Uihlein Electric is seeking a Department Manager for Structured Cabling & Security Systems to lead and deliver technology projects from start to finish. You will manage schedules, budgets, and resources while acting as the primary client contact for scope and design coordination.

The role requires leadership experience, knowledge of electrical codes, and ability to read blueprints, with strong emphasis on safety, quality and collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

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.
• Prior experience with estimating software is heavily preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage technology/low-voltage projects from pre-construction through closeout; develop schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients on technology scope.
• Coordinate with general contractors, engineers, and clients on design and system layout.
• Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors; manage costs to stay on budget.
• Conduct site safety and quality inspections and participate in meetings.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

For over 100 years, Uihlein Electric has been proud to serve as one of Milwaukee’s most dependable electrical service providers. Our work is grounded in our company’s five core values: Safety, Professionalism, Quality, Integrity and Community. We are growing and are looking for driven and organized individuals who share the same pride and enthusiasm for the industry as we do.Purpose: The Department Manager, Structured Cabling & Security Systems is responsible for selling, estimating and delivering all technology projects in a professional, safe, timely, and efficient manner.Essential Duties include the following:Supports estimating and business development efforts for technology-related workLeads and manages technology/low-voltage projects from pre-construction through closeout; develops project schedules, budgets, and resource plansServes as the primary point of contact for clients on technology scopeOversees design review, system layout, and coordination with general contractors, engineers, and clientsCoordinates procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractorsThroughout project lifecycle, continuously evaluates project costs in relation to schedule; ensures project remains on/under budgetIdentifies and resolves project risks, delays, or technical challengesSupervises and supports field teams, Foremen, and TechniciansEnsures installations meet code requirements, project specifications, and quality standardsConducts weekly site safety and quality inspectionsConducts customer site walkthroughs and informational meetingsAttends operations, safety, and project meetingsPerforms other duties as assignedQualifications/Requirements:5+ years of experience in low-voltage systems, electrical contracting, or technology integration2+ years in a leadership or project management roleKnowledge of current electrical codes and standardsExperience reading and interpreting blueprintsDemonstrated understanding of electrical process from preconstruction through job completionPrior experience with estimating software heavily preferredAbility to plan and coordinate multiple projects while meeting customer expectations and margin targetsAbility to effectively communicate both verbally and through written formatAbility to create and maintain rapport with customers, employees, etcPhysical Requirements:Able to work in an office where the job performance may require a long time sitting or standing.Produce, file, and perform other administrative functions as assigned.Ability to wear job-specific required PPE as needed.Must be able to drive to various customer sites as required.Work Environment:Well-lit, heated, and/or air-conditioned modern office setting with adequate ventilationEmployees may experience exposure to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow on job sitesThe above statements are intended to reflect the principal duties of the position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Management reserves the right to change