Project Manager

Westphal and Company, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Westphal & Co., Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee electrical construction projects from bid to closeout, balancing office and on-site responsibilities.

You will be the primary liaison with clients, support field forces, and help maximize profitability by guiding pre-construction, estimates, and procurement.

The role requires strong communication, ethical standards, and teamwork to align with the companys strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of project management in construction.
• Electrical industry experience a plus.
• Strong written communication and professional etiquette.
• Excellent problem-solving and independent decision-making.
• Ability to communicate with electricians, architects, engineers, general contractors and clients.
• Ambitious with a drive for personal and professional success.
• High ethical standards, integrity and honesty.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and team spirit.
• Active listening with assertiveness and confidence.
• Ability to align efforts with the companys strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Estimate projects across Plans & Specs, Design Build, and Conceptual Estimating.
• Perform quantity takeoffs; request and evaluate major quotes.
• Review pricing and methods for future estimates.
• Secure favorable material and equipment quotations.
• Become proficient with estimating software and verify calculations.
• Use company labor/material databases during estimates.
• Oversee pre-construction per contractual requirements.
• Maximize profitability and negotiate material/equipment purchases.
• Collaborate with foreman to plan, schedule, and execute work.
• Handle all project correspondence and assist with personnel management.
• Monitor productivity and take corrective actions; attend project meetings.
• Ensure proper allocation of manpower, equipment, and tools.
• Advise and manage monthly billings and job cost projections.

Skills

PM experience

Electrical industry knowledge

Client communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

At Westphal & Co., Inc., we are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Project Manager to oversee electrical construction projects from initial bid through to final completion. The Project Manager will play a vital role in increasing efficiency and profitability throughout the project lifecycle. As the main liaison between the company and clients, the Project Manager is also the primary support for field forces. This role requires balancing time in both office settings and on‑site locations to ensure successful project execution.

Our applications and resume submissions are carefully reviewed and vetted by a real person, without the use of AI or automated technology. Each submission receives personalized attention to ensure a thorough and thoughtful evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimate projects across a variety of delivery methods: Plans and Specification, Design Build, and Conceptual Estimating.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, request and evaluate major equipment and subcontractor quotes.
• Review pricing and cost‑effective construction methods to be included in future estimates.
• Secure favorable material and equipment quotations.
• Become proficient with the company’s estimating software and verify calculations to finalize proposals.
• Utilize company proprietary labor and material databases during estimates.

Project Management:

• Oversee the pre‑construction process, understanding and complying with the project’s contractual requirements.
• Maximize project profitability and negotiate material/equipment purchases.
• Collaborate with project foreman to lay out, plan, and schedule work to create optimal value.
• Handle all project‑related correspondence and assist with managing project personnel.
• Monitor project productivity, profitability, and take corrective actions as necessary.
• Attend and actively participate in project meetings.
• Ensure the proper allocation of manpower, equipment, and tools.
• Advise and manage monthly billings, including monthly job cost projections to ensure accurate WIP (Work In Progress).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of two years of project management experience in construction.
• Experience in electrical industry a plus.
• Strong written communication skills and professional telephone etiquette.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and independent decision‑making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with: Electricians, Architectural and Engineering firms, General Contractors, Clients, Team members.
• Ambitious with a drive for personal and professional success.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and honesty.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and team collaboration.
• Excellent listening skills with assertiveness and confidence in representing the company.
• Ability to align efforts with the company’s strategic goals.

About Westphal & Company:

Founded in 1931, Westphal & Co. is a full service electrical & technology contractor serving the Midwest and selected domestic markets from our headquarters in Madison, WI. Our primary markets include governmental, commercial, industrial, health care, and energy. We have both PE’s and RCDD’s on staff. The company performs work on everything from residential projects to the largest industrial projects. Our Globalcom Technologies division is a technology contractor specializing in structured cabling, security/CCTV, and cellular enhancement projects. In addition to construction, we also provide full preconstruction, design build services, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and prefabrication. Westphal & Co. Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, manipulate, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.