Electrical & Instrumentation Department Manager

Electrical & Instrumentation Department Manager

Location:

Appleton, WI — Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Department Manager to provide strategic leadership, operational direction, and technical oversight for their Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) group. This leader will drive business performance, build high-functioning teams, and ensure consistent execution aligned with the company’s mission, values, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is a strong people‑leader with deep technical experience, proven financial acumen, and a passion for building teams that deliver exceptional client satisfaction and project outcomes.

• Lead and manage the Electrical & Instrumentation department, directing assignments and monitoring performance to ensure effective, efficient use of staff and resources.
• Drive profitable growth by aligning staffing, workload, and billability with project demands and long‑term business strategy.
• Support, implement, and champion company, regional, and global practice initiatives while effectively managing organizational change.
• Provide senior‑level technical expertise, design guidance, and problem‑solving support.
• Monitor and achieve financial targets, including budget performance, staffing metrics, and department profitability.
• Prepare and present monthly workload forecasts and financial reports to leadership and project management teams.
• Collaborate with business development, project managers, and proposal teams to secure future work and maintain a healthy backlog.
• Recruit, develop, train, and retain department personnel to build and sustain a high‑performance team.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and ongoing coaching for department staff.
• Clearly communicate organizational goals, expectations, policies, and cultural values.
• Oversee and enforce all QA/QC standards and safety compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Perform additional duties related to departmental management as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required; 7+ years of direct relevant experience required.
• Equivalent experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and staff‑development skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to work independently, think strategically, and solve problems quickly and effectively.

ESPO Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401(k) after meeting waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.