Division Manager

Job Summary

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is seeking an experienced Division Manager to lead multiple electrical construction projects while driving operational excellence, financial performance, and team development. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing Project Managers, supporting business growth, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive electrical construction management experience, strong business acumen, and a passion for building high-performing teams while helping grow the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and company leadership.

• Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers while overseeing multiple electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Monitor divisional financial performance including budgets, forecasting, cost controls, and project profitability.

• Review project schedules, contracts, pay applications, change orders, and financial performance to ensure successful project execution.

• Collaborate with Operations, Estimating, Manufacturing, and Field Leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget.

• Mentor and develop Project Managers and other team members through coaching, accountability, and leadership.

• Assist with manpower planning, hiring, and resource forecasting to support current and future projects.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development opportunities.

• Promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.

• Eliminate WASTE such as rework, delays, unnecessary costs, and inefficient processes.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of electrical construction management experience.

• Strong understanding of project management, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and financial controls.

• Experience managing multiple projects and leading Project Managers.

• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of construction contracts, project cost management, and client relationship management.

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial electrical construction.

• Experience using Bluebeam, McCormick Estimating Software, Foundation Construction Software, and CAD software.

• Business development and client relationship management experience.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and active construction environments.

• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Ability to walk active construction sites, climb stairs and ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment when visiting project sites.

Safety Level

Safety-Sensitive

Note: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as supporting construction operations, visiting active jobsites, managing field activities, or working around operating equipment and construction personnel.

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a culture. Because every employee is an owner, you'll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we're passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At IPS and Sundt, we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401K and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees, as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit, and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, is committed to the equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Benefits

• Market Competitive Salary (Paid Weekly)

• Bonus Eligibility Based on Company, Group, and Individual Performance

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K

• Industry-Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness Credits

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Workplace Wellness Programs

• Mental Health Program

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Employee-Owner Perks

• Educational Assistance

• Sundt Foundation – Charitable Employee-Owner's Program