Department Manager, Structured Cabling & Security Systems
Summary
Manages structured cabling and security system projects from estimating through closeout for an electrical services company, overseeing budgets, procurement, field teams, and client relations.
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