Commercial Electrical Project & Business Development Manager

Crete United • Sycamore, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time permanent position involves managing commercial and industrial electrical projects from award through closeout, while also focusing on business development and sales to secure new project opportunities. The role requires building and strengthening relationships with various stakeholders, identifying leads, and maintaining a sales pipeline. Additionally, the position involves supporting estimating efforts, preconstruction planning, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The company emphasizes professionalism, quality workmanship, customer service, and employee growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction, project management, business development, or related roles
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems and project delivery
• Experience managing projects while supporting client development and sales growth
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and estimates
• Proven success in client relationship management and project execution
• Strong financial acumen related to project budgets, forecasting, and profitability
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills
• Self-driven professional with both operational and entrepreneurial mindset

Nice To Haves

• Estimating or electrical contracting background preferred
• Experience working in an IBEW union environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and secure new commercial and industrial electrical project opportunities
• Build and strengthen relationships with general contractors, developers, owners, facility managers, municipalities, and end users
• Identify leads, pursue opportunities, and maintain a healthy sales pipeline
• Participate in networking events, industry associations, and market outreach activities to drive growth
• Prepare proposals, budgets, presentations, and negotiate project solutions
• Support strategic account development and expand repeat business opportunities
• Represent Swedberg Electric professionally while promoting the company's reputation for quality workmanship and customer service
• Manage commercial and industrial electrical projects from award through closeout
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel
• Manage project financial performance, cost control, forecasting, and reporting
• Lead project meetings, progress updates, and client communication
• Review contracts, scopes of work, drawings, specifications, and change orders
• Oversee procurement, material planning, and manpower coordination
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Support company initiatives related to safety, training, and compliance
• Drive client satisfaction while maintaining strong margins and project performance
• Assist with estimating takeoffs and scope development as needed
• Participate in bid reviews, conceptual budgeting, and value engineering efforts
• Support project handoff and preconstruction planning activities

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Performance Bonuses tied to growth, individual project results, and company performance
• Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle (if applicable)
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed