Department Manager, Structured Cabling & Security Systems

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

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 work
• Leads and manages 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
• Throughout project lifecycle, 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

Qualifications / Requirements

• 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

Physical 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 ventilation
• Employees may experience exposure to heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow on job sites

The 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