Project Manager Electrical Construction

Job Description

Position Summary

Westphal & Co., Inc. is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee electrical construction projects from bid through closeout. This role is responsible for driving project efficiency and profitability while serving as the primary liaison between clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders. The Project Manager will split time between the office and job sites to ensure successful project execution.

All applications and resumes are reviewed by a real person. No AI or automated screening tools are used.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating

• Prepare estimates for plans & specifications, design-build, and conceptual projects

• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit/evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes

• Secure competitive material and equipment pricing

• Utilize company estimating software and proprietary labor/material databases

• Review pricing strategies and construction methods to improve future estimates

Business Development

• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients

• Support business development efforts aligned with company goals

• Collaborate with Project Executives to pursue new markets and opportunities

• Represent the company through civic, social, and trade activities

Project Management

• Manage projects in compliance with contracts, industry standards, and NEC requirements

• Oversee preconstruction through project closeout

• Coordinate with foremen to plan, schedule, and staff projects efficiently

• Monitor productivity, costs, and profitability; implement corrective actions as needed

• Manage project correspondence, meetings, billings, and monthly job cost projections (WIP)

• Negotiate material and equipment purchases

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 2 years of project management experience with an electrical contractor

• Experience in commercial, industrial, and solar projects

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

• Experience with electrical estimating software

• Strong working knowledge of NEC and industry standards

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Clear, professional communication with clients, contractors, and team members

• Ability to analyze complex problems and make independent decisions

• Experience supporting sales and marketing efforts

• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism

• Results-driven, innovative, and aligned with company goals

Working Conditions

• Location: Madison, WI (office-based with occasional job site visits)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; extended hours as business needs require

• Physical Demands: Primarily sedentary; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs and site-related movement

• Travel: Minimal

• Technology: Daily use of Accubid, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and online compliance systems

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.

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.