At Gurtz Electric, we offer the stability of a privately owned company with the resources and technical focus to support major infrastructure and mission-critical projects across the region. With three local and regional offices, we’re large enough to tackle complex projects, and small enough to know your name.
For over nine decades, we’ve partnered with leading Owners, Developers, and General Contractors to shape the city’s skyline. As an Electrical Contractor with Chicago roots, we believe in cultivating a supportive and inspiring work environment where every team member can thrive, grow, and contribute meaningfully. The electrical construction industry offers a range of dynamic career opportunities, combining technical skills with innovation to power the infrastructure of the future.
Explore our current opportunities to discover how you can play a key role in shaping the future of electrical construction with us.
CURRENT OPENINGS
Gurtz Electric is growing, and so are the opportunities to build a career with us. From Chicago and the surrounding Midwest to our expanding Wisconsin locations, each market offers the chance to work on meaningful projects, grow your skills, and be part of a team shaping the future of the electrical industry. Explore our locations and open positions to find where your next opportunity can take you.
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Arlington Heights, IL
Position Overview
The Assistant Project Manager manages assigned project scopes, deliverables, procurement items, documentation, cost support, schedule coordination, and stakeholder communication while supporting the Project Manager in overall project delivery. This role is the transition from project support into project leadership. The Assistant Project Manager owns meaningful parts of the work with increasing independence while operating within the Project Manager's overall project direction. Approvals for change orders, contract terms, and budget reallocation remain with the assigned Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Manage assigned scopes, work packages, deliverables, procurement items, and project tasks with clear ownership from assignment through completion.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders around assigned responsibilities, deadlines, decisions, and open issues.
Support budget tracking, cost reporting, purchase orders, invoices, material tracking, subcontracts, and procurement activity for assigned scopes.
Assist with change order pricing, documentation, logs, customer backup, and vendor support.
Track long-lead items, equipment releases, deliveries, and field material needs.
Support RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change logs, contract documents, correspondence, schedules, action items, and closeout information.
Review project documentation for completeness, accuracy, routing, and follow-up, and maintain organized project records.
Coordinate with Superintendents, field leaders, Design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, safety, vendors, and customers on assigned project needs.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, coordination reviews, and issue-resolution discussions.
Communicate status, risks, missing information, and needed decisions to the Project Manager promptly.
Provide task direction and follow-up to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators as assigned.
Help resolve project issues before they affect schedule, budget, field productivity, or customer confidence.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience in electrical or commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or field leader.
Demonstrated ability to independently own a meaningful piece of a project, whether a scope, a work package, or a set of deliverables, from assignment through completion.
Sound judgment about when to make a decision independently and when to escalate to the Project Manager.
Ability to provide clear task direction to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators and follow up on their work.
Comfort supporting financial, procurement, and change-management activity without yet owning the project's overall financial outcome.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 preferred.
Exposure to contract administration, change order pricing, or customer-facing communication under supervision preferred.
OSHA 30 preferred.
Key Competencies
Ownership and follow-through on assigned scopes
Organized documentation and tracking habits
Communicates issues early, with facts and practical options
Comfortable working across the field and the office
Collaborative and team-oriented
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Reports To
Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager on projects where no Project Manager is assigned
Arlington Heights, IL
Position Overview
The Design Engineer develops BIM/VDC models, electrical layouts, drawings, and coordination information under the direction of senior design staff. This role turns project requirements into accurate, buildable layouts and supports coordination, documentation, and constructability review.
BIM/VDC responsibility exists at this level, with work performed within defined scope and under technical guidance. The Design Engineer is expected to grow from task execution into stronger layout judgment and project understanding.
Key Responsibilities
Create and update Revit/BIM models, electrical layouts, drawings, supports, routing, device layouts, and equipment locations.
Model assigned systems accurately using project documents, design standards, and coordination requirements.
Develop model information that supports coordination, prefabrication, layout, and field installation.
Maintain clean model organization, naming, views, markups, and file practices.
Participate in coordination reviews and identify clashes, access problems, routing conflicts, and incomplete information.
Apply constructability feedback from Senior Design Engineers, Design Managers, field teams, and prefabrication teams.
Prepare and update drawings, sheets, details, markups, coordination records, and model documentation as assigned.
Track revisions, comments, clashes, and open design items accurately.
Support Senior Design Engineers and Design Managers in project design execution.
Provide task direction to Design Coordinators on assigned support work.
Coordinate with Project Management, Estimating, Field Operations, Prefabrication, QA/QC, general contractors, and other trades.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience or demonstrated capability in electrical design, BIM/VDC modeling, drafting, engineering support, or construction technology.
Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft 365.
Ability to work with models, drawings, markups, coordination information, and construction documents.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication.
Electrical construction, design, engineering, drafting, or trade experience preferred.
Exposure to commercial, healthcare, aviation, industrial, mission-critical, or data center electrical work preferred.
Familiarity with point layout and robotic total station workflows a plus.
Arlington Heights, IL
Position Overview
Gurtz Electric Co. is seeking a highly organized and people-focused HR/Talent Acquisition
Coordinator to support both the Human Resources and recruiting functions of the organization. This
position plays a key role in attracting, hiring, onboarding, and supporting employees while ensuring
personnel records, compliance requirements, and HR processes are maintained accurately and
efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the recruiting process from job posting through candidate selection and
onboarding
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, qualifications, and hiring
priorities
Prepare and post job advertisements across recruiting platforms
Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals and networking
events
Attend career fairs, hiring events, trade school events, and community outreach activities to
promote employment opportunities
Review applications, conduct initial candidate screenings, and coordinate interviews
Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for field and office positions
Track recruiting metrics, applicant activity, open positions, and hiring progress
Support daily administrative functions of the Human Resources department
Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, including employment paperwork, orientation
scheduling, and pre-employment requirements
Ensure required employment documentation is completed and maintained in accordance
with company policies and legal requirements
Assist with employee training initiatives and orientation programs
Maintain confidentiality of employee, candidate, and company information
Perform other HR and recruiting duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a
related field preferred
Previous experience in Human Resources or an administrative role preferred.
Experience in the construction industry, electrical contracting, or a union environment is
a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with employees and
management
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Salary
$70K+
Reports To
Human Resources Manager
Arlington Heights, IL
Position Overview
The Project Manager owns assigned electrical construction projects. The role is accountable for planning, execution, financial performance, customer communication, contract administration, procurement coordination, scheduling, project controls, and successful closeout.
This position keeps the project team, field leadership, vendors, internal departments, and customer stakeholders aligned around safety, budget, schedule, quality, documentation, and project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead assigned projects from startup and turnover through execution, closeout, and final financial resolution.
Maintain accountability for project budget, forecast, cost reports, billing, cash flow, and margin performance.
Lead project financial reviews and explain variances, risks, and recovery actions clearly.
Administer contract requirements, RFIs, submittals, change orders, correspondence, and closeout obligations.
Identify, price, document, negotiate, and track changes in scope, schedule, cost, and project requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, and key vendors.
Support field leadership with information, material planning, issue resolution, schedule coordination, and project priorities.
Coordinate project work across field operations, design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, safety, QA/QC, and accounting.
Lead Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators with clear assignments, review expectations, and follow-up.
Identify project risks early and implement practical mitigation or escalation plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience managing electrical or commercial construction projects with financial, schedule, and customer accountability.
Demonstrated ability to own planning, financial performance, contract administration, and the customer relationship without day-to-day oversight.
Experience leading and developing project staff.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, including budgeting, forecasting, and change-management workflows.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for forecasting, cost control, and margin analysis; experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Direct experience with ERP and project accounting systems for billing and cost reporting.
PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent industry credentials preferred.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Arlington Heights, IL
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager leads large, complex, high-risk, or strategically important projects and may oversee multiple project teams. The role provides senior project execution leadership, financial oversight, customer relationship management, risk management, and mentorship to Project Managers and developing project staff.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large, complex, high-risk, or strategically important projects from planning through closeout.
Coordinate project execution strategy, customer expectations, contract obligations, staffing, schedule, procurement, prefabrication, design/BIM, field needs, and closeout requirements.
Maintain senior-level accountability for project budgets, forecasts, margin, cash flow, change management, and procurement exposure.
Review contract terms, documentation, change-order strategy, claims exposure, and project risk with the appropriate leaders.
Identify financial and contractual warning signs early and require practical action plans.
Manage moderate claim exposure and contract deviations directly, escalating major claims or material contract changes to the Project Executive.
Support project recovery, issue resolution, and executive escalation when project conditions require senior intervention.
Serve as a senior point of contact for customers, general contractors, project partners, and internal leaders on complex or high-profile work.
Lead difficult conversations professionally and directly when schedules, changes, costs, scope, or project issues require escalation.
Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators through coaching, review, and clear leadership expectations.
Reinforce consistent project management practices for documentation, forecasting, change management, procurement, communication, and closeout.
Share lessons learned and best practices across project teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
Extensive experience managing electrical or commercial construction projects, including large, complex, or high-risk work.
Demonstrated ability to lead work beyond the scope of a standard single project, or to lead multiple project teams simultaneously.
Advanced judgment in financial recovery, contract and claims strategy, and de-escalating high-stakes customer situations.
Demonstrated ability to develop Project Managers and other project leaders through coaching and review, not only to execute the work personally.
Comfort assuming full Project Manager responsibility directly on projects where no Project Manager is assigned.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform across multiple concurrent projects, plus ERP and project accounting systems for financial review.
Experience with reporting or dashboarding tools such as Procore Analytics or Power BI preferred.
Experience leading project recovery efforts, strategic pursuits, or multiple concurrent project teams preferred.
PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent industry credentials preferred.
Key Competencies
Senior ownership of complex project outcomes
Advanced financial and contract judgment
Direct, professional handling of high-stakes conversations
Develops Project Managers and project teams
Drives consistency and discipline across teams
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Reports To
Project Executive
Franksville, WI
Position Overview
The Assistant Project Manager owns assigned project scopes, deliverables, procurement items, documentation, cost support, and schedule coordination while supporting the Project Manager in overall project delivery. This role is the step from project support into project leadership. The Assistant Project Manager owns meaningful parts of the work with increasing independence while operating within the Project Manager's overall project direction.
Key Responsibilities
Manage assigned scopes, work packages, deliverables, and project tasks from assignment through completion.
Support budget tracking, cost reporting, purchase orders, invoices, material tracking, and subcontracts for assigned scopes.
Assist with change order pricing, documentation, logs, customer backup, and vendor support.
Track long-lead items, equipment releases, deliveries, and field material needs.
Support RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change logs, correspondence, schedules, action items, and closeout documentation.
Review project documentation for completeness, accuracy, routing, and follow-up.
Coordinate with Superintendents, field leadership, Design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, and safety on assigned project needs.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, coordination reviews, and issue-resolution discussions.
Communicate status, risks, missing information, and needed decisions to the Project Manager promptly.
Provide task direction and follow-up to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators as assigned.
Support customer and vendor communication professionally within assigned authority.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience in electrical or commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or field leader.
Demonstrated ability to own a scope, work package, or set of deliverables from assignment through completion.
Sound judgment about when to decide independently and when to escalate to the Project Manager.
Experience supporting budgets, procurement, and change management activity.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
OSHA 30 preferred.
Key Competencies
• Senior ownership of complex project outcomes
• Advanced financial and contract judgment
• Direct, professional handling of high-stakes conversations
• Develops Project Managers and project teams
• Drives consistency and discipline across teams
Benefits
• 15 Days Paid Time Off
• 2 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Professional development and training opportunities
Reports To
Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager on projects where no Project Manager is assigned
Franksville, WI
Position Overview
The Branch Administrative Assistant provides administrative, operational, and project support
to the Wisconsin Branch Director, Human Resources team, project staff, and field personnel.
This role is responsible for supporting employee onboarding and recruiting efforts, maintaining
project and employee records, assisting with project documentation, and ensuring smooth day-to-day
office operations.
*This role has multiple site locations available in Wisconsin: Franksville, Mt. Pleasant and Port
Washington.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, organize, maintain, and distribute project, branch, and employee
documentation
Assist project teams with project budgets, proposals, schedules, reports, and other
administrative requirements
Support the preparation and processing of material, vendor, and subcontractor orders.
Maintain project files and assist in tracking project-related information
Assist with new hire onboarding, including completion of employment paperwork,
document verification, orientation scheduling, and jobsite communication
Support recruiting efforts by coordinating interviews, candidate communications,
employment offers, and follow-up activities
Communicate with local union representatives regarding employee referrals,
dispatches, and required documentation
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with company
policies
Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, field personnel, unions, vendors, and
project stakeholders
Prepare branch correspondence, reports, and communications
Maintain office supplies, equipment, forms, and onboarding materials
Prioritize and manage multiple assignments while ensuring timely completion of urgent
requests
Perform general administrative and clerical duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Project
Management, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably within the
construction industry
Experience supporting payroll, recruiting, project administration, or employee
onboarding preferred
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Salary
$45K+
Reports To
Wisconsin Branch Director
Franksville, WI
Position Overview
Gurtz Electric Co. is seeking a highly organized and people-focused HR/Talent Acquisition
Coordinator to support both the Human Resources and recruiting functions of the organization. This
position plays a key role in attracting, hiring, onboarding, and supporting employees while ensuring
personnel records, compliance requirements, and HR processes are maintained accurately and
efficiently
Key Responsibilities
Manage the recruiting process from job posting through candidate selection and
onboarding
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, qualifications, and hiring
priorities
Prepare and post job advertisements across recruiting platforms
Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals and networking
events
Attend career fairs, hiring events, trade school events, and community outreach activities to
promote employment opportunities
Review applications, conduct initial candidate screenings, and coordinate interviews
Develop and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for field and office positions
Track recruiting metrics, applicant activity, open positions, and hiring progress
Support daily administrative functions of the Human Resources department
Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, including employment paperwork, orientation
scheduling, and pre-employment requirements
Ensure required employment documentation is completed and maintained in accordance
with company policies and legal requirements
Assist with employee training initiatives and orientation programs
Maintain confidentiality of employee, candidate, and company information
Perform other HR and recruiting duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a
related field preferred
Previous experience in Human Resources or an administrative role preferred
Experience in the construction industry, electrical contracting, or a union environment is
a plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with employees and
management
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Salary
$70K+
Reports To
Human Resources Manager
Franksville, WI
Position Overview
The Project Manager owns assigned electrical construction projects. The role is accountable for planning, execution, financial performance, customer communication, contract administration, procurement coordination, scheduling, project controls, and successful closeout.
This position keeps the project team, field leadership, vendors, internal departments, and customer stakeholders aligned around safety, budget, schedule, quality, documentation, and project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead assigned projects from startup and turnover through execution, closeout, and final financial resolution.
Maintain accountability for project budget, forecast, cost reports, billing, cash flow, and margin performance.
Lead project financial reviews and explain variances, risks, and recovery actions clearly.
Administer contract requirements, RFIs, submittals, change orders, correspondence, and closeout obligations.
Identify, price, document, negotiate, and track changes in scope, schedule, cost, and project requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, and key vendors.
Support field leadership with information, material planning, issue resolution, schedule coordination, and project priorities.
Coordinate project work across field operations, design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, safety, QA/QC, and accounting.
Lead Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators with clear assignments, review expectations, and follow-up.
Identify project risks early and implement practical mitigation or escalation plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience managing electrical or commercial construction projects with financial, schedule, and customer accountability.
Demonstrated ability to own planning, financial performance, contract administration, and the customer relationship without day-to-day oversight.
Experience leading and developing project staff.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, including budgeting, forecasting, and change-management workflows.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for forecasting, cost control, and margin analysis; experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Direct experience with ERP and project accounting systems for billing and cost reporting.
PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent industry credentials preferred.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Port Washington, WI
Position Overview
The Assistant Project Manager owns assigned project scopes, deliverables, procurement items, documentation, cost support, and schedule coordination while supporting the Project Manager in overall project delivery. This role is the step from project support into project leadership. The Assistant Project Manager owns meaningful parts of the work with increasing independence while operating within the Project Manager's overall project direction.
Key Responsibilities
Manage assigned scopes, work packages, deliverables, and project tasks from assignment through completion.
Support budget tracking, cost reporting, purchase orders, invoices, material tracking, and subcontracts for assigned scopes.
Assist with change order pricing, documentation, logs, customer backup, and vendor support.
Track long-lead items, equipment releases, deliveries, and field material needs.
Support RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change logs, correspondence, schedules, action items, and closeout documentation.
Review project documentation for completeness, accuracy, routing, and follow-up.
Coordinate with Superintendents, field leadership, Design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, and safety on assigned project needs.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, coordination reviews, and issue-resolution discussions.
Communicate status, risks, missing information, and needed decisions to the Project Manager promptly.
Provide task direction and follow-up to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators as assigned.
Support customer and vendor communication professionally within assigned authority.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience in electrical or commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or field leader.
Demonstrated ability to own a scope, work package, or set of deliverables from assignment through completion.
Sound judgment about when to decide independently and when to escalate to the Project Manager.
Experience supporting budgets, procurement, and change management activity.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
OSHA 30 preferred.
Key Competencies
• Ownership and follow-through on assigned scopes
• Organized documentation and tracking habits
• Communicates issues early, with facts and practical options
• Comfortable working across the field and the office
• Collaborative and team-oriented
Benefits
• 15 Days Paid Time Off
• 2 Paid Floating Holidays
• Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Professional development and training opportunities
Reports To
Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager on projects where no Project Manager is assigned
Port Washington, WI
Position Overview
The Branch Administrative Assistant provides administrative, operational, and project support
to the Wisconsin Branch Director, Human Resources team, project staff, and field personnel.
This role is responsible for supporting employee onboarding and recruiting efforts, maintaining
project and employee records, assisting with project documentation, and ensuring smooth day-to-day
office operations.
*This role has multiple site locations available in Wisconsin: Franksville, and Port
Washington.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, organize, maintain, and distribute project, branch, and employee
documentation
Assist project teams with project budgets, proposals, schedules, reports, and other
administrative requirements
Support the preparation and processing of material, vendor, and subcontractor orders
Maintain project files and assist in tracking project-related information
Assist with new hire onboarding, including completion of employment paperwork,
document verification, orientation scheduling, and jobsite communication
Support recruiting efforts by coordinating interviews, candidate communications,
employment offers, and follow-up activities
Communicate with local union representatives regarding employee referrals,
dispatches, and required documentation
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with company
policies
Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, field personnel, unions, vendors, and
project stakeholders
Prepare branch correspondence, reports, and communications
Maintain office supplies, equipment, forms, and onboarding materials
Prioritize and manage multiple assignments while ensuring timely completion of urgent
requests
Perform general administrative and clerical duties as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Project
Management, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered
Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience, preferably within the
construction industry
Experience supporting payroll, recruiting, project administration, or employee
onboarding preferred
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Salary
$45K+
Reports To
Wisconsin Branch Manager
Port Washington, WI
Position Overview
The Project Manager owns assigned electrical construction projects. The role is accountable for planning, execution, financial performance, customer communication, contract administration, procurement coordination, scheduling, project controls, and successful closeout.
This position keeps the project team, field leadership, vendors, internal departments, and customer stakeholders aligned around safety, budget, schedule, quality, documentation, and project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead assigned projects from startup and turnover through execution, closeout, and final financial resolution.
Maintain accountability for project budget, forecast, cost reports, billing, cash flow, and margin performance.
Lead project financial reviews and explain variances, risks, and recovery actions clearly.
Administer contract requirements, RFIs, submittals, change orders, correspondence, and closeout obligations.
Identify, price, document, negotiate, and track changes in scope, schedule, cost, and project requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, and key vendors.
Support field leadership with information, material planning, issue resolution, schedule coordination, and project priorities.
Coordinate project work across field operations, design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, safety, QA/QC, and accounting.
Lead Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators with clear assignments, review expectations, and follow-up.
Identify project risks early and implement practical mitigation or escalation plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience managing electrical or commercial construction projects with financial, schedule, and customer accountability.
Demonstrated ability to own planning, financial performance, contract administration, and the customer relationship without day-to-day oversight.
Experience leading and developing project staff.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, including budgeting, forecasting, and change-management workflows.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for forecasting, cost control, and margin analysis; experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Direct experience with ERP and project accounting systems for billing and cost reporting.
PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent industry credentials preferred.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Traveling Positions
Position Overview
The Assistant Project Manager manages assigned project scopes, deliverables, procurement items, documentation, cost support, schedule coordination, and stakeholder communication while supporting the Project Manager in overall project delivery.
This role is the transition from project support into project leadership. The Assistant Project Manager owns meaningful parts of the work with increasing independence while operating within the Project Manager's overall project direction. Approvals for change orders, contract terms, and budget reallocation remain with the assigned Project Manager or Senior Project Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Manage assigned scopes, work packages, deliverables, procurement items, and project tasks with clear ownership from assignment through completion.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders around assigned responsibilities, deadlines, decisions, and open issues.
Support budget tracking, cost reporting, purchase orders, invoices, material tracking, subcontracts, and procurement activity for assigned scopes.
Assist with change order pricing, documentation, logs, customer backup, and vendor support.
Track long-lead items, equipment releases, deliveries, and field material needs.
Support RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change logs, contract documents, correspondence, schedules, action items, and closeout information.
Review project documentation for completeness, accuracy, routing, and follow-up, and maintain organized project records.
Coordinate with Superintendents, field leaders, Design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, safety, vendors, and customers on assigned project needs.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, coordination reviews, and issue-resolution discussions.
Communicate status, risks, missing information, and needed decisions to the Project Manager promptly.
Provide task direction and follow-up to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators as assigned.
Help resolve project issues before they affect schedule, budget, field productivity, or customer confidence.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience in electrical or commercial construction as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or field leader.
Demonstrated ability to independently own a meaningful piece of a project, whether a scope, a work package, or a set of deliverables, from assignment through completion.
Sound judgment about when to make a decision independently and when to escalate to the Project Manager.
Ability to provide clear task direction to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators and follow up on their work.
Comfort supporting financial, procurement, and change-management activity without yet owning the project's overall financial outcome.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Microsoft Excel.
Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 preferred.
Exposure to contract administration, change order pricing, or customer-facing communication under supervision preferred.
OSHA 30 preferred.
Key Competencies
Ownership and follow-through on assigned scopes
Organized documentation and tracking habits
Communicates issues early, with facts and practical options
Comfortable working across the field and the office
Collaborative and team-oriented
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Reports To
Project Manager, or Senior Project Manager on projects where no Project Manager is assigned
Traveling Positions
Position Overview
The Project Manager owns assigned electrical construction projects. The role is accountable for planning, execution, financial performance, customer communication, contract administration, procurement coordination, scheduling, project controls, and successful closeout.
This position keeps the project team, field leadership, vendors, internal departments, and customer stakeholders aligned around safety, budget, schedule, quality, documentation, and project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead assigned projects from startup and turnover through execution, closeout, and final financial resolution.
Maintain accountability for project budget, forecast, cost reports, billing, cash flow, and margin performance.
Lead project financial reviews and explain variances, risks, and recovery actions clearly.
Administer contract requirements, RFIs, submittals, change orders, correspondence, and closeout obligations.
Identify, price, document, negotiate, and track changes in scope, schedule, cost, and project requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, general contractors, and key vendors.
Support field leadership with information, material planning, issue resolution, schedule coordination, and project priorities.
Coordinate project work across field operations, design/BIM, prefabrication, purchasing, safety, QA/QC, and accounting.
Lead Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators with clear assignments, review expectations, and follow-up.
Identify project risks early and implement practical mitigation or escalation plans.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience managing electrical or commercial construction projects with financial, schedule, and customer accountability.
Demonstrated ability to own planning, financial performance, contract administration, and the customer relationship without day-to-day oversight.
Experience leading and developing project staff.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform, including budgeting, forecasting, and change-management workflows.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for forecasting, cost control, and margin analysis; experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
Direct experience with ERP and project accounting systems for billing and cost reporting.
PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent industry credentials preferred.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Key Competencies
Full ownership of project outcomes
Financial discipline and accurate forecasting
Contract and documentation rigor
Practical problem-solving under pressure
Develops project team members
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Reports To
Senior Project Manager, or Project Executive on projects where no Senior Project Manager is assigned
Traveling Positions
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager leads large, complex, high-risk, or strategically important projects and may oversee multiple project teams. The role provides senior project execution leadership, financial oversight, customer relationship management, risk management, and mentorship to Project Managers and developing project staff.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large, complex, high-risk, or strategically important projects from planning through closeout.
Coordinate project execution strategy, customer expectations, contract obligations, staffing, schedule, procurement, prefabrication, design/BIM, field needs, and closeout requirements.
Maintain senior-level accountability for project budgets, forecasts, margin, cash flow, change management, and procurement exposure.
Review contract terms, documentation, change-order strategy, claims exposure, and project risk with the appropriate leaders.
Identify financial and contractual warning signs early and require practical action plans.
Manage moderate claim exposure and contract deviations directly, escalating major claims or material contract changes to the Project Executive.
Support project recovery, issue resolution, and executive escalation when project conditions require senior intervention.
Serve as a senior point of contact for customers, general contractors, project partners, and internal leaders on complex or high-profile work.
Lead difficult conversations professionally and directly when schedules, changes, costs, scope, or project issues require escalation.
Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Coordinators through coaching, review, and clear leadership expectations.
Reinforce consistent project management practices for documentation, forecasting, change management, procurement, communication, and closeout.
Share lessons learned and best practices across project teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
Extensive experience managing electrical or commercial construction projects, including large, complex, or high-risk work.
Demonstrated ability to lead work beyond the scope of a standard single project, or to lead multiple project teams simultaneously.
Advanced judgment in financial recovery, contract and claims strategy, and de-escalating high-stakes customer situations.
Demonstrated ability to develop Project Managers and other project leaders through coaching and review, not only to execute the work personally.
Comfort assuming full Project Manager responsibility directly on projects where no Project Manager is assigned.
Proficiency with Procore or an equivalent project platform across multiple concurrent projects, plus ERP and project accounting systems for financial review.
Experience with reporting or dashboarding tools such as Procore Analytics or Power BI preferred.
Experience leading project recovery efforts, strategic pursuits, or multiple concurrent project teams preferred.
PMP, OSHA 30, or equivalent industry credentials preferred.
Key Competencies
Senior ownership of complex project outcomes
Advanced financial and contract judgment
Direct, professional handling of high-stakes conversations
Develops Project Managers and project teams
Drives consistency and discipline across teams
Benefits
15 Days Paid Time Off
2 Paid Floating Holidays
Paid Holidays per Local Union 134 holidays
Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Program
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
401K Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities