Branch Manager

From our humble beginnings in 1918, Anderson Electric has grown from a one-man shop in Danville, Illinois to one of Central Illinois largest electrical contractors. Presently headquartered in Springfield, Illinois, with branch offices in Danville, Mattoon, and Bloomington, Anderson Electric services a 100-mile swath across the State of Illinois servicing Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Power generating, and Data Com customers. With a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency, we deliver high-performance solutions across all phases of construction and maintenance.

Anderson Electric continues today as a 100% employee-owned company.

The Branch Manager will lead and grow a regional branch, overseeing operations, staff, financial performance, safety, and customer relationships. Ensure successful delivery of electrical projects from estimating through closeout while maintaining union labor relations and compliance.

• Manage all branch operations: scheduling, resource allocation, materials, equipment, and site logistics.
• Lead business development and client relationship management; pursue and secure new work.
• Oversee and perform estimating and pre-construction support for bid strategy, pricing, and scope review.
• Control branch P&L: set and meet revenue, margin, and productivity targets; manage budgets and forecasts.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise supervisors, foremen, project managers, and administrative staff.
• Ensure workforce planning and maintain positive relations with the local IBEW and contractors’ associations.
• Coordinate with estimators, engineers, subcontractors, field personnel, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, local codes, and safety standards. Conduct safety meetings and audits.
• Review and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Implement company policies, reporting, and KPI tracking; present performance to senior management.
• Conduct site visits to monitor work quality, productivity, and adherence to project plans.
• Manage procurement of materials and equipment in coordination with purchasing teams.
• Resolve project-related issues, delays, or technical problems promptly.
• Ensure timely project closeout including documentation, inspections, and customer handoff.

• 7+ years in electrical contracting with progressive leadership experience; 3+ years managing a branch or large operations.
• Proven P&L responsibility and ability to manage budgets, cost controls, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of union labor practices (IBEW/NECA), collective bargaining implications, and work rules.
• Experience with commercial/industrial electrical projects, estimating, project scheduling, and change management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project) and construction documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Applicants should have completed at least one of the below:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Project Management Professional or similar certification

• Primarily office-based with regular travel to job sites
• May require occasional evening or weekend work depending on project needs.
• Must be able to navigate active job sites and access various areas safely, with or without reasonable accomodation

• Competitive salary and company performance-based bonuses.
• Free health, dental, and vision insurance for individual and family
• 401(k)
• Multiple employer-funded pensions
• 100% ESOP
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and continuing education.

• Interested candidates should submit their resume to Colin Beveridge via email at