Commercial Electrical Project & Business Development Manager

About the role

Join Swedberg Electric (a Crete United Company) and become part of a team known for delivering quality electrical solutions, building lasting client relationships, and supporting employee growth through a culture of professionalism, safety, and excellence. This is a full-time permanent employment position based in Sycamore, IL & surrounding counties.

Key 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

Qualifications

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

Compensation & 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