Project Manager / Estimator

About this role

About the Role We're looking for a detail-driven Project Manager / Estimator to support field operations and preconstruction on commercial, industrial, multi-tenant residential, and mission-critical projects. You'll manage awarded projects, partnering closely with foremen, superintendents, and general contractor / owner teams. You'll also perform material and labor takeoffs, solicit vendor quotes, and build competitive estimates. What You'll Do Project Management (~75%) Support project managers with submittals, RFIs, change events, procurement, and look-ahead schedules. Track costs, labor hours, and productivity (budget vs. actual); maintain buyout and PO logs. Coordinate material deliveries, prefab requests, rentals, and tool needs with the field. Assist with meeting minutes, action items, and closeout (O&Ms, as-builts, training). Promote safety and code compliance; support site walks and punch lists with field foremen.

Estimating & Preconstruction (~25%) Perform electrical takeoffs (power, lighting, systems, gear, feeders, branch, devices) using labor units consistent with NECA standards. Build estimates in Accubid / Trimble (or similar), apply NECA labor unit productivity factors, and assemble alternates / VE options. Solicit, compare, and scope vendor / sub quotes (gear, lighting, generators, ATS/UPS, fire alarm, low voltage, subcontractors). Prepare clarifications / RFIs during the bid phase and maintain bid logs and proposal forms. Develop preliminary one-lines, feeder schedules, and count sheets to support proposals.

Tools You'll Use Estimating: Accubid / Trimble, McCormick, or equivalent. Plans / Markup: Bluebeam Revu, PlanGrid, and Procore. Scheduling / Tracking: MS Project (or Primavera), Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint. Standards / Code: NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, local amendments; basic understanding of utility standards.

What You Bring Required 1–3 years in electrical construction (office or field), or an EET / CM degree with relevant internships. Solid blueprint reading; able to interpret one-lines, risers, specs, and submittals. Working knowledge of NEC basics, typical commercial / multi-tenant residential assemblies, and common gear. Strong Microsoft skills; organized, proactive communicator; comfortable on active jobsites. Valid driver's license; ability to visit sites across the metro area.

Preferred Experience with Accubid / Trimble and Bluebeam quantity takeoff. Exposure to Procore, MS Project, and cost coding. Familiarity with NECA labor units, union work rules, and union jobsite workflows. OSHA-10/30; multi-tenant residential / data center experience; basic short-circuit / coordination concepts.

Success Metrics (first 12 months) Project Management Cost / labor tracking maintained weekly with clear variance notes. Submittal / RFI cycle times meeting contract requirements. An open line of communication established with field supervisors, with demonstrated efficiencies in scheduling, coordination, and material deliveries. Positive field feedback on procurement timing and document clarity.

Project Estimating Assists with / completes takeoffs, compiles estimates, and creates a total cost estimate. Helps ensure bid packages are submitted on time with clean scopes and alternates. Estimate accuracy within ±3–5% on materials; assists with labor estimates.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements Office + field hybrid; occasional early site meetings and vendor visits. Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs/ladders, and carry drawings/specs/PPE.

Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary with performance bonus eligibility. Employer-paid benefits package. (IBEW Local Union Benefits) Training in estimating software, code updates, and OSHA. Clear growth path to Senior PM / Estimator. Potential for vehicle or vehicle stipend